Living Mercy May 2012

This year, the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community rejoices with the 69 Sisters who celebrate milestones as women religious.

Our 2012 Sister jubilarians were recognized at celebrations held during Spring Community meetings across the West Midwest geography. To contribute to their celebrations, they were invited to share refl ections on their lives.

Over the next three issues of Living Mercy, we will highlight our 2012 jubilarians. We will share with you the words they wrote about how their Mercy spirituality has grown during these years. How they have used their talents, education and love of God to witness to the Gospel and the Charism of Mercy through their many years of devoted ministry. The sisters’ refl ections speak of receiving God’s call in a variety of ways: as a deep spiritual urging, a desire to imitate those Sisters they knew and admired, or simply a curiosity about

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Sister Corita Heid, back row, second from left, and Sister Susan O’Connor, front row, far right, were among the 16 men and women religious recognized by Archbishop Jerome Hanus, OSB, center.

Sisters Honored with Papal CrossSisters Corita Heid, RSM, and Susan O’Connor, RSM, received The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifi ce granted by Pope Benedict XVI at the request of Jerome Hanus, OSB, Archbishop of the Dubuque, Iowa, Archdiocese.

The two Sisters of Mercy were among 16 men and women religious of the Archdiocese to be honored with the papal cross and with Distinguished Service Awards, which recognized their signifi cant contributions to the mission of the church and the betterment of society. The awarding of the Papal medals marked the culmination of a ceremony that was held Feb. 5 in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese. (continued on page 7)

life in the convent. Their choices sometimes surprised their friends and family, and even themselves. Many refl ect on the transformation of their ministry. Some began as teachers and stayed because of the impact they were able to make on students. Others were led to places they would not have chosen, but found the blessings of opportunity. From education to healthcare to housing to chaplaincy to prayer ministry, all have felt fulfi lled in being able to serve God’s people.

So many express their gratitude and joy at fi nding a God-fi lled life, following a path of surprises and wonder in spite of hard times.

In this issue, we invite you to refl ect with the jubilarians who are celebrating 85, 80 and 75 years as Sisters of Mercy and hear about the delights and joys they have experienced.

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Jubilarians Reflect Joyfully on Years of Religious Life and Ministry

The recent Feast of Pentecost speaks of God's generous love and care. Christ promised to send an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to remain with us, to sustain us in times of need, and to bestow God’s graces as we continue the work of the Gospel. It is by God’s merciful gift of grace that we members of the Mercy Community respond to the poor, sick, and uneducated today. As benefactors of the Sisters of Mercy, you share in our life, mission and ministry. Through your generous gifts, like the Holy Spirit, you sustain us in times of need and fortify us as we minister to and advocate for those who are marginalized and seek the tender mercy and love of God.

In Sister Mary Katherine Doyle, RSM’s book, Like a Tree by Running Water, she tells the story of Mary Baptist Russell, California’s First Sister of Mercy. It reveals the deep conviction of the sisters who left their homeland in Ireland to minister to the needs of the poor in the new and developing California territory. The need was tremendous and Mary Baptist, inspired by her vocation as a Sister of Mercy, worked to meet the need, but she and her band of sisters could not do it alone. In 1856, she and a group of businessmen concerned for the welfare of the city and its residents conducted their fi rst public appeal for funds. As explained in the book, “The drive achieved three purposes. First, it defi ned the scope of services provided to the community through the works of the Sisters and presented a rationale to why such works were everyone’s concern. Second, it invited people to share in the work…now the whole San Francisco civic community was the partner. Finally, it resulted in suffi cient monies for mission.”

Today, the mission of Mercy continues through the lives of our sisters, associates, companions, co-workers, volunteers, and you, our benefactors. I am proud to share several new features in this issue of Living Mercy. Inside these pages, you will fi nd donor stories that refl ect the spirit of generosity that has remained with Mercy for generations, evidence of the impact of the Mercy mission, refl ections from our 2012 Sister Jubiliarians, highlights of our retreat ministry, and remembrances of our beloved sisters who now enjoy their heavenly reward.

I thank you for your generous fi nancial support. What was true for Mother Baptist in the 19th Century is true today. Without you, our benefactors, we could not accomplish the Works of Mercy and fulfi ll Christ’s command, “To love our neighbors.” May the Holy Spirit continue to surround you and yours with abounding love and mercy in the days ahead!

In Mercy,

Sister Marie Angele, RSMDirector of Development

Without you, our benefactors, we could not accomplish the Works of Mercy and fulfill Christ’s command, “To love our neighbors.”

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Dear Fri� ds of Mercy Welcome to Living Mercy, Spring 2012

Budding Artists Bloom Mercy High Chicago Alumnae Help

Paintings, charcoals, pencil sketches and water colors adorn the walls of Mercy Convent in Chicago and McAuley Convent in Aurora.

The budding artists are none other than Sisters of Mercy who have discovered their artistic talents thanks to the generosity of alumnae from Mercy High School Chicago, Ill., an all-girls school that closed in 1972.

Members of the Mercy High School Alumnae Association wanted the Sisters to have a true art program, not just a chance to paint and draw, according to President Deborah M. Washington. “We wanted a program given by a trained art instructor,” she said. So, they raised the money to make that happen; fi rst for Sisters in Chicago and then for those in Aurora, Ill.

“The instructor comes in each week to teach the class,” she said. “Sisters actually learn the fundamentals of art and art theory. They progress from pencil drawings to charcoal, to paintings.”

In the past, their donations went towards practical gifts that help make the quality of life better for retired Sisters. But art instruction, they felt, would also be good for their spirit. “It is good for their hands and good for their minds,” Deborah said. According to Deborah, the money they donate is raised as part of their annual fall luncheon held in October. One year, they had the idea of letting others see the art the sisters had created. So, as part of the silent auction, each sister selected a piece of art to display. Alumnae at the luncheon bid on the art. “We raised $1,000 from the pieces they donated,” she said. “Sisters got to keep the proceeds, but they were most excited about sharing their talents.”

Deborah purchased a pencil sketch of Lucille Ball and a friend purchased one of Audrey Hepburn. “You couldn’t have asked for better pieces,” she said.

In addition to their reunion luncheon, they also hold a memorial Mass to honor the alumnae and teachers who died during the year. Currently, there are 4,800 alumnae of the school which was open from 1924 to 1972. It was located at the site of what is now the Chatham Park Place Development. In 1972, Mercy High was merged with Loretto High School to form Unity High School, which subsequently closed in 1980.

After high school, Deborah graduated from college and was hired by Illinois Bell, which is now AT&T. She retired in 2004 after a 30-year career as an engineer there. She now works part-time.

Over the years, Deborah kept in touch with Sister Mary Arthur Hamilton, who taught her typing and business courses. “She was hard, but respected girls who had good home training,” Deborah said. “I was one of those girls. We stayed close until she died. The sisters in Aurora let me know when she passed and sent a Mass card to me.”

According to Deborah, the money they donate is in gratitude for all of the Sisters who taught them during their high schools years. “It’s our way of giving back to them for the great education we received. And, it’s a good feeling to help.”

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Deborah M. Washington is the current president of Mercy High Chicago Alumnae Association.

Sister Grace Laur puts the finishing touches on her artwork.


Jubilarians2012 Reflect Joyfully on Years of Religious Life and Ministry(Continued from page 1)

Entrance: August 28, 1927, Grand Rapids, MichiganFirst Profession: August 16, 1930Final Profession: August 16, 1933Major Areas of Ministry: 60 years,Education/Administration – Elementary, Secondary and Higher Education; Sisters of Mercy Leadership, Special ProjectsCurrent Ministry: Ministry of Prayer and PresenceMotto: Fiat

My life has been full with 85 years of loving God, the sisters, and those to whom I ministered. At 101 years old, I now spend my time praying for everyone and thanking God for all the graces of my life. There is a special place in my heart for my family, my sisters and all those whom I have known and cherished.

85 Years • Sister Mary Justine Sabourin, Age 101

Entrance: March 28, 1932, Dubuque, IowaFirst Profession: March 12, 1935Final Profession: August 16, 1938Major Areas of Ministry: 45 years,Healthcare – Nursing/Administrationand Pastoral CareCurrent Ministry: Ministry of PrayerMotto: Thy Will Be Done

My 80 years as a Sister of Mercy have been a wonderful gift. I am grateful for having been a nurse and helping so many people with their struggles. It has been a privilege, and I am grateful to God for my vocation.

80 Years • Sister Robert Mary Wipping, Age 97

Entrance: Sept. 9, 1937, OmahaFirst Profession: March 12, 1940Final Profession: August 16, 1943Major Areas of Ministry: 47 years, Healthcare – Nursing/Administration and Hospital AdministratorCurrent Ministry: Ministry of PrayerMotto: What Would Christ Do Now?

When I was in third grade, I saw my fi rst Sister of Mercy. She was dressed all in white, and I said to myself, “That’s what I’m going to be someday.” I have now lived that dream for 75 years, and I loved every minute of my ministry at our Mercy hospitals in Denver, Council Bluffs and Omaha. I feel very blessed that I have always been able to be involved in healing ministry, whether it was through nursing patients, hospital administration, pushing a wheelchair, or simply providing a gentle touch for someone who is hurting.

75 Years • Sister Mary Miguel Gassmann, Age 92

80 Years • Sister Grace Laur, Age 97

Entrance: Sept. 8, 1932, ChicagoFirst Profession: March 12, 1935Final Profession: August 16, 1938Major Areas of Ministry: 51 Years,Education – Elementary and Secondary Schools, Pastoral MinistryCurrent Ministry: Ministry of PrayerMotto: Jesus Do With Me as Thou will.

After graduating from St. Anthony grade school in Milwaukee, I wanted to enter the Sisters of Notre Dame School. But my mother said I was too young, so I attended Mercy High School for three years and became a Sister of Mercy. I taught in elementary schools for several years and then in high schools. I am now living at our retirement center in Aurora, where we have two wonderful administrators. I am grateful to God for the many graces He has given me during my 97 years, 80 of which have been in the convent. My life has been full.


Entrance: Sept. 7, 1937, OmahaFirst Profession: March 12, 1940Final Profession: August 1943Major Areas of Ministry: 56 years, Education – Elementary, Secondary and Higher Education – Teaching and AdministrationCurrent Ministry: Ministry of PrayerMotto: My Jesus, Mercy!

Time seems to fl y by. I can’t believe I’ve been a Sister of Mercy for 75 years! I’ve had a wonderful life. Thanks be to God!

75 Years • Sister Mary McAuley Gillgannon, Age 91

Entrance: Sept. 7, 1937, OmahaFirst Profession: March 12, 1940Final Profession: August 16, 1940Major Areas of Ministry: 54 years, Education – Elementary and Higher Education – Teaching and AdministrationCurrent Ministry: Retired, Volunteer at Mercy VillaMotto: To Jesus Through Mary

I have no other plans except to continue to live gratefully for the love and support of God, His Mother, My Community, my family and my former students. Each day is such a precious gift.

75 Years • Sister Mary Jude Graham, Age 92

Entrance: July 12, 1936, Cedar RapidsFirst Profession: Sept. 24, 1939Final Profession: Sept. 24, 1942Major Areas of Ministry: 51 years, Education – Elementary and Higher Education, Teaching and AdministrationCurrent Ministry: Prayer for the needs of the Mercy InstituteMotto: Thy Will Be Done

Sister Roseline Kos is grateful for so many enriching teaching experiences, including teaching primary grades, serving as principal, and working at the college level with student teachers in their preparation. “Reviewing my retirement years of the past and present is overwhelming. However, He said, ‘I will be with you always,’ and He surely has been. He asked me to serve Him a little longer through our sisters and His people in Mercy.”

75 Years • Sister Roseline Kos, Age 95

Entrance: Sept. 7, 1937, OmahaFirst Profession: March 12, 1940Final Profession: August 16, 1943Major Areas of Ministry: 56 years, Education – Elementary and Higher Education, Teaching and AdministrationCurrent Ministry: Ministry of PrayerMotto: My Jesus Mercy

My life as a Sister of Mercy has been blessed in ways I could never have imagined. These past 75 years have provided me with so many opportunities to give and receive the merciful love of God. I am grateful to my Sister in community, my family and friends for sharing this journey with me.

75 Years • Sister Mary Patricius Maloney, Age 92

Entrance: Oct. 25, 1936, Cedar RapidsFirst Profession: Sept. 24, 1939Final Profession: Sept. 24, 1942Major Areas of Ministry: 49 years, Education – Elementary and Higher Education, TeachingCurrent Ministry: Ministry of PrayerMotto: Serve God and Be Cheerful

Jubilee is a time of gratitude and Thanksgiving. I am grateful to God for allowing me to be a Sister of Mercy for all these years, for allowing me to assist at daily Mass and receive Him in Holy Communion. It is such a real privilege! Each night I thank Him for all His blessings and ask Him to continue to bless me the rest of this day and the rest of my life.

75 Years • Mary Wilma Wolf, Age 94


Prayer and spirituality are an integral part of the lives of the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community has a vibrant ministry with three retreat centers dedicated to helping those seeking to deepen their relationship with God, themselves, one another, and all of creation. Grounded in Christian values and guided by the vision of the Sisters of Mercy, these centers provide hospitable meeting spaces with overnight lodging, spiritual services, and a wide variety of programming that promotes the spiritual renewal of individuals and groups of many faiths.

In addition to Sisters of Mercy and co-workers who have been trained in spiritual direction, theology and guidance/counseling,

the retreat centers often feature local and national presenters with a wide range of expertise. The centers are located in beautiful, serene surroundings that provide an environment that encourages refl ection. Each center has a small staff dedicated to helping all who visit fi nd inner peace.

All of our centers depend on the generosity of adjunct staff, sisters, volunteers and donors to sustain both programs and conference services.

We invite you to experience Mercy spirituality at one of these centers. For more information and a calendar of retreats, please visit the websites listed below.

Mercy Center Auburn • www.mercycenter.orgThe Sierra Nevada mountain range serves as the backdrop for Mercy Center in Auburn, Calif. The 33-acre campus offers many outdoor areas for prayer, meditation and relaxation, including garden paths, meditation groves and a labyrinth. Offerings include: private retreats; days of prayer; guided, preached, and directed retreats (includes Ignatian Exercises, Sacred Scripture, Contemplative Prayer, Grief and Loss, etc.); spiritual direction; adult spiritual enrichment programs and the popular, bi-annual Women’s Spiritual Spa retreat.

Mercy Center Burlingame • www.mercy-center.org Mercy Center in Burlingame, Calif., sits on 40 peaceful acres hidden in the heart of busy San Francisco Bay area. The center welcomes thousands of people each year seeking a place of quiet and spiritual growth. Programming includes: training and supervision of spiritual directors, women’s and men’s spirituality, the Ignatian 30-day retreat, an active meditation program, Centering Prayer and outreach to Hispanic men and women who are seeking to become spiritual directors. Taizé prayer draws hundreds of people to the center.

Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center • www.kmscenter.orgDedicated in 1987, Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center (KMSC) is located west of Omaha, Neb., on 22-acres of meadow and woodlands on the banks of the Platte River. The land around the center is enhanced through the ecological vision of the Mercy Earth Project, featuring a butterfl y garden, walking paths, a meditation deck and a Chartres labyrinth. At the center, individuals and small groups can fi nd rest and relaxation, sacred space for retreat and nurturing resources for their spirits.

Like the other two centers, spiritual services at KMSC include a variety of retreat opportunities, personal days of refl ection, spiritual direction, sponsored programs, and meeting facilitation. The chapel, with ceiling-to-fl oor windows, reveals a panoramic view of the property and grounds for those at prayer.

Retreat Centers Offer Spiritual Renewal


Donations Now Go to CCASA CommunityThe Sisters of Mercy appreciate the support that donors have given to Sisters who minister in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2008, The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas concluded a reconfi guration of its 25 communities into six geographic communities. That year, the Sisters of Mercy who minister in Caribbean, Central and South America came together to form Sisters of Mercy, Caribbean, Central America and South America Community, abbreviated CCASA. The Sisters elected a Leadership Team that is responsible for directing the 78 Sisters who live and minister in these countries.

Once considered missions of the U.S. based Mercy Communities, today, the CCASA Community is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofi t U.S. corporation with headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. Contributions are tax deductible.

The CCASA Sisters continue to need your fi nancial support that enables them to minister to the critical needs of the peoples in these regions. If you are interested in supporting the life and ministry of the CCASA Community or contribute to the Courtade Fund, please send your donations to:

Sisters of Mercy CCASA Community, Inc.Attn: Amy Hackett • 8300 Colesville Road, Suite 300Silver Spring, Md. 20910-3243

Des Moines Diocese Honors Sisters of MercySisters of Mercy and the late Sister Stella Neill, RSM were recognized by the Diocese of Des Moines with Centennial Medals presented as part of its 100th year celebration. The medals paid tribute to “individuals who have, in an extraordinary manner, contributed to the life of the Diocese of Des Moines or who represent the contributions of organization/communities which have been particularly instrumental in diocesan history,” according to the Centennial program booklet. Sister Stella was recognized for founding Anawim Housing to provide affordable housing to low income families. The Sisters of Mercy were recognized for their untiring efforts in their ministries of health care. Sister Patricia Forretaccepted the award for Sister of Mercy. Sister Judith Frikker, president of the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community, accepted the award for Sister Stella.

Pictured following Mass are, from left, Sisters Marie Angele, Patricia Forret, Judith Frikker, KarenYarkosky, Maurita Soukup, Colette Baldwin and Mary Ellen Devereux.

Sisters Honored with Papal Cross (continued from page 1)

Both sisters were recognized for their service on archdiocesan boards and for ministering in Catholic healthcare. Sister Corita served as president of Mercy Medical Health Network of Iowa in Mason City. Sister Susan currently serves as vice president of mission integration at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifi ce was instituted by Pope Leo XIII in July 1888. The cross is awarded as a sign of the Holy Father’s recognition of the recipients’ distinguished service to the church and the papacy. In the center are two arches with the images of the apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul. On the sides, the inscription reads “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifi ce” — “For the Church and the Pontiff.”

Sisters Take Part in UDM InaugurationSister Judith Frikker, RSM, president of the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community, and several Sisters of Mercy participated in the inauguration of Antoine M Garibaldi, Ph.D., as the 25th President of the University of Detroit Mercy. The installation was held April 13 in Detroit.

Sister Judith and the Reverend Timothy P. Kesicki, S.J., Provincial, Society of Jesus, Chicago-Detroit Province, presented President Garibaldi with a gift representing their orders. Later they led the missioning of the new UDM president during the formal installation ceremony. The two religious orders co-founded and co-sponsor the university. “On this momentous occasion on which we inaugurate the fi rst lay Catholic president of the University of Detroit Mercy, we are mindful that Dr. Garibaldi carries forward the spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy that underlie all that we do here,” Sister Judith said.

Others participating in the ceremony were: Sister Mary Kelly, RSM, Ph.D., ’68, Associate Professor, Health Services Administration who brought greetings on behalf of the Catholic Community; Sister Rosita Schiller, RSM, Ph.D. ’59, who presented Foundation Documents; Sister Mary Ann Dillon, RSM, Ph.D., Sister Susan M. Sanders, RSM, Ph.D., and Sister Linda J. Werthman, RSM, Ph.D. ’65, members of the UDM Board of Trustees.

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Russ Brown Joan and Fred LaurienteSister Marguerite Buchanan, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Owen RavenSister Corita Burnham, RSM Thomas and Irene Tupman Edward and Jane WatersSister Elizabeth Mary Burns, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Robert PeeblesSister Lois Burroughs, RSM Ms. Donna L. WheelerJim Burrows Joan and Fred LaurienteTerry Burrows Joan and Fred LaurienteSister Maura Byron, SSL Sister Corita Burnham, RSMSister Mary Cristina Caballero, RSM Stephen and Kay NowatzkiRosa Cajgico Sarrico Andrea GoodmanElsa Cardenas Pat SeedsCasey Family Bernadette Casey DurazzoChancey Family Mrs. Violet H. ChanceySister Diane Clyne, RSM Ms. Deborah JohnsonHarry Concholar Nancy ConcholarSister Maureen Costelloe, RSM Robert and Maureen Crump Dennis and Gloria KalkowskiCross Family Frank CrossSister Paula Crowley, RSM Rose CrowleyRobert Curran Ms. V. Therese RoweMary Cutone Marina and Fern MazaSister Mary Jo DeMarco, RSM Ms. Margaret O'ConnellSister Elizabeth Derga, RSM Brent and Mary Derga Hanna Patrick D. and Judith T. O'Boyle Florence H. Renner Steven and Chetna RennerSister Emily Devine, RSM Francis A. Harrington William and Gloria HarringtonSister Roxanne Dolak, RSM AnonymousMichael Dolim George and Ruth DolimSister James Marie Donahue, RSM Gary and Nancy Canady Mary Hostetler Robert O'Brien

CELEBRATION GIFTS2011 Sisters of Mercy Jubilarians Sister Adele Mondragon, RSM2012 Opus Prize St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minn.Sister Jeanne Christensen, RSM – 50th Jubilee Father Francis J. Scheule Carletta Dee CarverSister Mary Finnegan, RSM – 50th Jubilee Mary Kay CondonSister Veronica Gorman, RSM – 80th Jubilee James and Ann Dunnigan Donald and Marilyn Helfter Thomas and Rebecca RichardsonSister Elaine Mary Hart RSM – 70th Jubilee Janeen CloutierFr. Jim Poulsen – 43rd Anniversary of Ordination Gail AndradeSister Mary Cephas Wichman RSM – 60th Jubilee Francis R. DalyMary Zwiebel – 90th Birthday Julia Michalek

HONOR GIFTSPressie Acero Family Mrs. Pressie AceroSister Marjorie Elizabeth Allen, RSM Mrs. M. Susan Delonis Mr. and Mrs. Keith MooreElvina T. Armento Valerie ArmentoWilliam J. Armento Valerie ArmentoSister Mary Jo Baldus, RSM Barb UselmanTheresa Baldus-Kokontis Sister Veronica Gorman, RSM +Sister Corinne Bauer, RSM Rita BurkeSister Linda Bechen, RSM Rita M. MartinSister Mary Ann Becker, RSM Donald and Jan FlynnSister Mary Benedict Begin, RSM Len and Gretchen StanglSister Mary Janice Belen, RSM Rosemary SullivanDr. Charles R. Billings Barbara BillingsSister Madonna Marie Bolton, RSM Arthur Carlson Ravi and Sherrill Koopot Mrs. Glenna J. ShapiroSister Mary Kathleen Botsford, RSM Ms. Dorothy Popovich

Honor TributesHonorary Tribute Gifts • July 1 to December 31, 2011

“We should be as shining lamps giving light to all around us.” Catherine McAuley

Bob Kearsley Paul and Christine PrendergastSister Mary Camille Kelley, RSM John and Susan YunDon and Pat Kellogg Marina and Fern MazaSister Mary Brian Kelly, RSM Anonymous Colleen and Bernard WetliSister Mary Kelly, RSM Joseph and Rose Driessen Dr. Cynthia Zane and Mr. Stephen MazurakKissling Family Amelia KisslingKlumpp Family Gail AndradeKoenig Family Norman and Dolores MonizSister Monica Kostielney, RSM Rosemary SullivanSister Mary Lucina Kozeny, RSM Elaine C. WieseSister Suzanne Krawczyk, RSM Edward and Jane WatersSister Bernice Kurt, RSM Rita M. MartinSister Mary Kurt, RSM Rev. Frederick C. Fangmann Rita M. Martin Colleen and Bernard WetliSister Patricia Lamb, RSM Dan and Judy PrintzLawcor Family Bernadette Casey DurazzoSister Mary Amata Lorenz, RSM John, Helen and Pooja Botschka Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poll St. Michael's ChurchLyons Family Mrs. Jean LyonsSister Margaret Lyons, RSM Mrs Mary Kay McCabeSister Jane Mackowiak, RSM Ms. Irene L. Hickle Mr. and Mrs. Richard MackowiakBob Masie and Family Mrs. Lynn O'ConnellMaza Family Marina and Fern MazaMarina and Fern Maza Joanne and Kevin GonzalesSister Margaret Mary McBride, RSM Mary and Terence LoughranCynthia McGee Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMSister Rosanne McGrath, RSM Ms. Lorraine PaganMcWhirter Family Norman and Dolores MonizSister Sheila Megley, RSM Mrs. Kenneth ZwaryczMercy Day Mrs. Marilyn PanelliMercy High School, Chicago Class of 1961 James and Sharon ConnellyMercy Sisters who taught at Resurrection School, Chicago Mrs. Ethel P. O'ConnorMercy Sisters who taught at Siena High School, Chicago Mrs. Ethel P. O'ConnorSister Marian Mertz, RSM Bob and Mary Marcoux James and Beatrice SkaggsSister Mary Leonita Metoyer, RSM Brenda PuepkeSister Jane Meuse, RSM Susan Foreman

The Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community are grateful to these many individuals who have chosen to support the life and ministry of the sisters with a gift made in honor of loved ones or in celebration of a special occasion.

In this issue of Living Mercy, we feature the tribute gifts received from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2011. Tribute names are listed fi rst, followed by the names of the donors who have made a gift in their honor. We regret any omissions or errors in producing this list.

Sister Susan Dunnwald, RSM Don and Jane Towe Paul and Mary Lou WolterSister Mary Timothea Elliott, RSM Keith and Susan CleaverSister Mary Alice Ernst, RSM Linda StollDiane Fahrner Family Diane FahrnerPeggy Falvey Sister Marietta McGannon, RSMSister Regine Fanning, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. ChristensenSister Margaret Farley, RSM Robert and Patricia HammellElizabeth A. Finnegan Helene A. UribeFitzpatrick Family Bernadette Casey DurazzoSister Rosemary Floersch, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. PitnerSister Bernadette Mary Frank, RSM John and Susan YunFriends Sister Maureen Hally, RSM Ms. Nila RachoSister Toni Lynn Gallagher, RSM Carol and Barry RostSister Joseph Mary Galli, RSM Thomas GheriniGarcia Family Ms. Lorraine PaganSister Mary Miguel Gassman, RSM Joe and Leona MoranSister Mary Yvonne Gellise, RSM Edward and Marilyn Codd Mr. and Mrs. Jose Santillan Bruce and Robin SoleMargaret Giles Ms. Patricia GilesSister Veronica Gorman, RSM + Mary and Rick HanbyAnita and Michael Gutierez Sister Rita Fantin, RSMSister Patricia Guziec, RSM Mary MendenhallSister Patricia Harney, RSM Ms. Lorraine PaganFloralee and Bob Harris Joan and Fred LaurienteHermosa Family Mrs. Violet H. ChanceySister Mary Stephanie Holub, RSM Larry and Norinne RozmanHovey Family Gail AndradeSister Mary Ellen Howard, RSM Mrs. Arlee Bodnar Edward and Marilyn Codd Edmund J. Rafferty IIISister Phyllis Hughes, RSM Ms. Lorraine PaganSister Mary Edith Hurley, RSM Joe and Bernadette HurleySister Philomena Husak, RSM Bernadette HlasHynes Family Bernadette Casey DurazzoSister Patricia Illing, RSM AnonymousShirley A. Irwin Dr. W. Alexander Irwin Jesus Jabarez Wayne and Andrea HessJoan Jaski Marian RitchieEstrellita Jones Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMNoreen Jones Sister Bernadette Hart, RSM

+ Individual has died since the gift was received.8 Living Mercy • Summer 2012

“ We would not be the faith-based organization we are today without the leadership of the Sisters of Mercy.”

Robert Peebles • President and CEO • Mercy Medical Center Sioux City

from theHeart

Sister Elizabeth Mary's history with the hospital actually totals over 20 years. She began as a student nurse at St Joseph Mercy School of Nursing. After becoming a registered nurse in 1952, she served at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Dubuque for three years and then came back to Sioux City for a year before attending Mercy College of Detroit for a BSNE and then a Master's degree in Nursing from Wayne State University. She returned to Sioux City where she was director of the school of nursing for fi ve years. She chaired the department of nursing at Mercy College of Detroit for the next 10 years during which time she earned her doctorate in education from Columbia University. After four years as Director of Health Services for the Province of Detroit she became the CEO of Marian Health Center from 1977-1987. Later she served on the board of Mercy Medical Center from 2001-2005.

To recognize Sister Elizabeth Mary and her contributions, Bob made a gift to Sisters of Mercy in her honor. The gift pays tribute to her, as well as to the Mercy heritage and charism that has been part of the medical center for the past 125 years.

Today, Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City continues to have three Sisters of Mercy on its board of directors, and Peebles said he wants to keep it that way. “We are so for-tunate,” he said. “The Sisters keep us going down the right path in terms of our mission. Their presence reminds us why we are here.”

When Bob travels to Detroit often for business and personal reasons, he always makes it a point to visit Sister Elizabeth Mary and the other Sisters at McAuley Center.

Sister Elizabeth Mary does the same when she visits Sioux City. “I am so touched by his gift,” she said. “Robert has a great love for Sioux City and for the Sisters of Mercy,” she said. “He is a wonderful person who truly exhibits Mercy charism.”

Hospital CEO Honors Sister Elizabeth Mary Burns and Mercy Heritage

The Sisters of Mercy have a 125-year legacy at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, and its current president and CEO feels blessed that Mercy heritage and charism is very much alive today. “We would not be the faith-based organization we are today without their leadership,” said Robert Peebles, who recently celebrated his third year with the medical center.

Although he knew of the rich Sisters of Mercy tradition, he explained that after he read the book Beyond Measure: A Legacy of Mercy, written by Sister Elizabeth Mary Burns, RSM, he gained an even deeper appreciation of the Sisters’ contributions to Catholic healthcare.

The book recounts the Sisters of Mercy’s healthcare heritage in Michigan, Iowa and Indiana. It describes how the Sisters worked together to form one of the country's fi rst Catholic healthcare systems known as the Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation.

“I read her book and was inspired by it,” said Bob, who grew up in Michigan and was taught by Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters.

“When you think where Catholic healthcare would be if weren’t for the Sisters, it would be nowhere. Sisters were responsible for establishing and running the early Catholic hospitals under diffi cult circumstances. They dedicated their lives to bettering individuals, working long days, many times without a salary. And the Sisters never complained. This may now be a tough time in healthcare, but it is nothing compared to what the Sisters experienced.”

Bob fi rst met Sister Elizabeth Mary at a book signing held at Mercy Medical Center shortly after her book was released in 2009. “I have great respect for her. She was the last Sister CEO here in Sioux City,” he said.

Sister Elizabeth Mary was the chief executive offi cer from 1977 to 1987. Under her leadership, St. Joseph Mercy joined St. Vincent’s Hospital to form Marian Health Center.


subdivisions for families with moderate incomes, refurbished the historical Leo Vaughan Manor into apartments for the elderly, and built freestanding cottages adjacent to the Manor. Its most recent project is the development of 9.9 acre former site of St. Richards’s rectory and school in north Omaha into a $23 million social services campus. The partners in the St. Richards project are Holy Name Housing and Heartland Family Service.

In addition to building and fi xing houses, Holy Name Housing also provides a number of services to home buyers. It offers counseling to help address the obstacles to home ownership and to assist people in understanding the benefi ts and responsibilities of owning a home.

Sister Mary Lou Podzimek, RSM Dorothy M. HerringtonMaria Poels Ms. Lanie NepperDot Reardon Ms. Ann LokkeSister Monica Marie Reichmuth, RSM Charles and Beth ChevalierReif Family Mrs. Lynn O'ConnellFlorence Ribeiro and Family Marina and Fern MazaSister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSM Lyle and Lynn RiesPhyllis Roberts Joan and Fred LaurienteRegina Roche Joan and Fred LaurienteSister Carmen Rodriguez, RSM Joe PummillJocelyn Roeder Joan and Fred LaurienteSister Mary Justine Sabourin, RSM Teresa Browne Margaret A. Forster Mr. Michael J. Forster Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sabourin Dr. Thomas J. Sabourin, M.D. Kenneth and Mary TourangeauSacred Heart Convent Staff, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sister Veronica Gorman, RSM + Sister Felice Sauers, RSM Winona and Emmett Griffi nSister Mary Jeanette Schneider, RSM Paula and David SwetlandSister Mary Rosalia Schroering, RSM Dr. Helena Lim, Pharm. D.Sister Mary Ann Scofi eld, RSM Mary Lou SimmermacherSister Loretta Sedlmayer, RSM Mrs. Helen C. Redfi eldSister Mary Maurita Sengelaub, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Cwiek Jim Kuipers Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. McCorkle, Jr.Siena High School, Chicago Class of 1946 Janet and Robert CellaSisters of Marian Oaks, Burlingame, CA Garnet and Hannah WynneSisters of Mercy Fred Beidatsch Ms. Diane Johnson Bluemle

Dolly Moneka and StaffSisters of Mercy in Burlingame, CA Ms. Barbara Allen Mary and Terence Loughran David and Ann Sakai Lourdes ThuesenSisters of Mercy West Midwest Community Ruth M. Altermatt Sister Mary Corkery, RSMSisters who served at Mercy Bellbrook, Rochester Hills, Mich. Ms. Dorothy PopovichSister Jean Sitter, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. ArpSister Suzanne Mary Skowronski, RSM John and Susan YunSister Mary Estelle Small, RSM Ms. Lorraine PaganDorothy Smith AnonymousSister Martin de Porres Smukowski, RSM Bernadette M. BensonSister Suzanne M. Soppe, RSM Edward and Jane WatersSister Mary Cecilia Soreghan, RSM + AnonymousSister Maurita Soukup, RSM Michael and Anna Mary RinikerSister Elaine Sova, RSM Daniel and Catherine KunitzerEve Spence Sean and Jennifer HaneySister Theresa Ann Spitz, RSM Joyce A. MarmeSt. John School, Independence, Iowa Mr. Steven A. BeckerDonna Sterling Ms. Donna SterlingMarianne Stowe Joan and Fred LaurienteSister Hilda Sucher, RSM Mr. and Mrs. David V. StarkSister Shari Sutherland, RSM Leslie A. KrebsSister Mary Thecla Theisen, RSM Mr. and Mrs. James H. DraskaSister Marie Thielen, RSM Patricia W. FranksBeverly Tinges Marie and Carlo NoceSister Suzanne Toolan, RSM Matt Deppmeier

Sister Judith Meyers, RSM Dr. William and Mrs. Jeri SchlueterSister Marie Micheletto, RSM William PinaireSister Mary Margaret Miner, RSM Daniel and Catherine KunitzerSister Mary Lorita Moffatt, RSM Virginia Day Paul and Barbara ReganMoniz Family Norman and Dolores MonizSister Alice Montgomery, RSM Catherine M. AndreucciSister Barbara Moran, RSM Marie Brady Teresa WalkerSister Kate Moriarty, RSM AnonymousSister Maureen Mulcrone, RSM Gail M. WingardMr. and Mrs. Paul Myers Ms. Lorraine PaganAlbert and Mareba Nassif Alberta RogersRichard Nassif Alberta RogersSister Geraldine Mary Near, RSM Mr. Richard Near and Ms. Jessica ElledgeDolores Nice Sister Maureen Hally, RSMSister Judith Niemet, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. NiemetSister Kay O'Brien, RSM Ms. Carolyn S. DavisTeresa O'Connell Joan and Fred LaurienteLiz Olivas Sister Corita Burnham, RSMReverand Terence O'Malley Deborah Canepa-TenczaPagan Family Ms. Lorraine PaganSister Dolores Marie Pardini, SNDdeN Verdel FloresSister Therese Marie Pedretti, FSPA Joyce P. HansonSister Mary Theresa Pelky, RSM Lorraine L. Hawkins Christine OstermanDarrell and Mary Pischoff John and Bonnie WillackerSister Margaret Mary Platte, RSM Janet and Russell Kline

Rosemary Tyler Sister Rita Fantin, RSMSister Marian Clare Valenteen, RSM Rev. Msgr. Antonio A. ValdiviaSister Judith VanderVeen, RSM Gail and Bob ThomasSister Susan Vickers, RSM Ms. Lorraine PaganSister Therese Villerot, RSM Sharon JourdanVogt Family Lloyd A. VogtSister Mary Bertha Vondruska, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gingrich St. Michael's ChurchMary L. Voss Jeanne Voss WamplerKatherine Wainwright Marsha JonesSister Marilyn Wallace, RSM Sandra Goetzinger-ComerSister Marilyn Ward, RSM Lawrence and Mary WardJan M. Wasco Mr. and Mrs. Patrick CaffertySister Deborah Watson, RSM Ms. Lorraine PaganSister Linda Werthman, RSM Dr. Cynthia Zane and Mr. Stephen MazurakWesterman Family Norman and Dolores MonizDr. and Mrs. J. L. Wiedemeier Ms. Carol SiegristSister Mary Wilma Wolf, RSM Jay Shuldiner Michael and Marikay WolfClaude Wong Dr. Shirley A. Tamoria M.D.Alyssa Wyklige Marian Pollie WykligeArlene Yew Marina and Fern MazaSister Charlotte Young, RSM Don and Dolores Bignotti Jorge and Karinee Galva Daniel and Catherine Kunitzer John and Susan YunJohn Zehner Martha Kulisch

+ Individual has died since the gift was received.


Holy Name Housing Recognizes Sisters of Mercy

This year, Holy Name Housing Corporation of Omaha, Neb., celebrated its 30th anniversary of helping low and moderate income families realize their dream of home ownership. As part of its celebration, held April 13, the non-profi t recognized several groups and individuals who made major contributions during those 30 years.

The Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community was among those recognized at the celebration. The awards were presented by Sister Marilyn Ross, RSM, who has served as executive director since 1983. “Besides contributed services I was able to provide, the Sisters of Mercy McAuley Fund was consistent in awarding grants that helped us through these early years, and we would like to recognize them for their contribution,” Sister Marilyn said. Sister Marie Angele, development director, accepted the award for the Sisters of Mercy.

Since it was incorporated in 1982, Holy Name Housing has built or renovated more than 500 homes, has established three

Sister Marie Angele receives award from Sister Marilyn Ross.

Sister Constance Heidewald, RSM, Age 78Sept. 8, 1932 to July 13, 2011Sister Constance “Connie” Heidewald was born in Peoria, Ill., and attended the Academy of Our Lady. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1950. Sister Connie earned her bachelor's in English from Saint Xavier University in 1956 and her

master's in educational administration from the University of Illinois in 1968. From 1955 to 1978, she taught in elementary schools in Chicago, Des Plaines, Seneca, Ottawa and Mt. Prospect, Ill., and in Milwaukee, Wisc., serving as principal at St. Stephen in Chicago for two of those years. After 23 years in elementary education, she earned advanced certifi cation in religious studies from Mundelein College in 1978. She served as director of religious education at St. Monica Parish, Chicago, for eight years and then spent the next 21 years in pastoral ministry. She served in parishes in Rockford, Mahomet and Aurora Ill., and in healthcare in Savannah, Ga. In 2007, Sister Connie retired, but remained active in prayer ministry and as a volunteer. She prayed hard and worked hard, always showing compassion and concern for those needing her attention.

Sister Eleanor Phelan, RSM, Age 86Jan. 21, 1925 to July 21, 2011Sister Eleanor Phelan was born in Chicago, Ill., and graduated from Mercy High School in 1942. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Chicago in 1944. Her motto was, “Serve the Lord in gladness” – and that she did! Sister Eleanor taught in the Chicago

Archdiocese from 1948 to 1971 before joining the staff of Catholic Charities in Chicago where she remained until 1976. In addition to a bachelor’s from St. Xavier College (1956), she earned a degree in health education in gerontology from University of Michigan in 1976. She then worked in geriatrics at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. Before returning to Chicago to work at Chicago Province Center and Little Brothers of the Poor. From 1985 to 2000, she was assistant director at Carmelite Carefree Village. Sister Eleanor retired in 2001 and volunteered at Provena McAuley Manor in Aurora, Ill. She will be remembered as a woman with a deep commitment to justice and whose life impacted many. As a teacher and educator, she was creative and ahead of her time. Many will miss her kindness, her tireless service and caring heart. (continued on next page)

Sister Mary Carmela Cesari, RSM, Age 88 • March 11, 1923 to July 1, 2011Born in San Francisco, Sister Mary Carmela Cesari was taught by the Sisters of Mercy in grade school and high school.

She wanted to be a nurse, so she left San Francisco State College to attend

St. Joseph's College of Nursing. With encouragement from Sister Mary Aurelia (Rose) McArdle, she pursued her true desire by entering the Sisters of Mercy on July 1, 1943. Though her early training was in nursing, she was asked to teach, and spent the next 55 years in elementary education, teaching and serving as principal in schools in San Francisco, Oakland, Whittier, Burlingame and Solano, Calif. During that time, she earned a bachelor’s in education from San Francisco College for Women (1950) and a master’s in education from LaVerne University (1973). Just as she loved bringing healing to patients, she loved infl uencing students not only to learn, but to also grow mentally and morally. A master teacher, she assisted many new junior high teachers in classroom management and teaching.

As principal, she promoted further learning , offering in-services, providing time for observation of other teachers and encouraging her teachers to work toward their master's degrees. In 2003, Sister Mary Carmela retired to Marian Convent in Burlingame where she served in the ministry of prayer until her death. She is remembered by both teachers and students who loved her for her expertise, her discipline and compassion.

We invite you to celebrate with us the lives of these beloved sisters and the impact each made through their loving service here on earth. Many were revered teachers and helped instill in students the love of learning. Others ministered in healthcare, guiding institutions as administrators or providing patients with both spiritual and physical healing. Still others worked in parishes, caring for the needs of parishioners. They faithfully lived the Gospel and brought Christ to everyone they met. They performed works of Mercy in the Spirit of Founder Catherine McAuley. We miss each of them. We are grateful to all of the benefactors who chose to memorialize our deceased sisters with a gift to the Sisters of Mercy. Your contributions enable our community to continue serving the people of God and honors our Sisters’ legacies.

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a sister supervisor on every fl oor to the time when there were few or no sisters on staff. She served as a supervisor of medical and obstetrical nursing in several hospitals in Iowa and Michigan. After earning her degree in hospital administration from the University of Michigan, she also served as an administrator. Fondly remem-bered for her devotion to healthcare and patient needs, she earned the respect of nurses, physicians and colleagues for her expertise and for her cheerful, gracious manner. She was also an expert cook and gardener who shared the results of her labor.

Sister Flora Batterton, RSM, Age 95Nov. 23, 1915 to Sept. 1, 2011Sister Flora Batterton was a native of San Francisco, Calif., and a graduate of St. Peter’s parish schools where she developed business offi ce skills. Before entering the Sisters of Mercy in 1939, she had attended Cogswell Business School and worked for an investment company. Taking the name Sister Mary

Anastasia, she began her 58-year ministry in elementary education and was known as an excellent teacher; very serious and very kind. After retiring from full-time ministry and a sabbatical, Sister Flora was a part-time instructor in the new computer program in Holy Name School, San Francisco where she lived until 2005. “She was lovely to live with,” said her friend, Sister Edith Hurley, RSM. “She was good at cooking and helped me since I wasn’t.” Sister Flora will be remembered as a dedicated teacher, steady and unruffl ed. She was a no-nonsense, practical person with a very dry wit and a wonderful laugh.

Sister Elizabeth “Betty” Barrett, RSM, Age 90 • Oct. 3, 1920 to Sept. 14, 2011Sister Elizabeth “Betty” Barrett graduated in 1943 from Saint Xavier College in Chicago, Ill., with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. She entered the Sisters of Mercy that same year. She also earned a master’s degree in 1953 and a Ph.D. in 1957 both from the University of Notre Dame. Known at that time as Sister Mary

Oliver, Sister Betty was professor and chair of the natural sciences department at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Ill., becoming its president in 1963. During her tenure, a number of signifi cant programs were initiated, including a continuing education program for mature women and a student service project that provided medical and educational service to the poor and underprivileged. Noted for her work in human relations, Sister Betty was the fi rst religious named to the Illinois Human Relations Commission and played a major role in the establishment of the John XXIII Institute, which provided inter-faith programs, research opportunities and dialogue on contemporary theological issues. In 1977, Sister Betty became a member of the Sisters of Mercy leadership team. She worked with Sister Theresa Kane, RSM, who recalls their enduring

Sister Mary Ann Shimek, RSM, Age 81April 8, 1930 to July 31, 2011Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sister Mary Ann Shimek grew up speaking the Czech language and learned English when she went to school at St. Wenceslaus School. She never lost her ability to speak in her fi rst language and was very proud of her heritage. Sister Mary Ann entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cedar Rapids

and began her ministry of teaching in Kalispell, Mont. She taught in several parochial schools in Iowa before beginning a ministry in religious education in the Dubuque, Iowa, Archdiocese in 1971. In 1984, Sister Mary Ann trained as a nursing assistant and served as a home health aide before moving to Kansas. There she ministered as a life skills trainer for mentally challenged adults. Her last ministry was as a child care provider, caring for two boys from infancy to their teens. “She was very proud of the boys and they had a great love for her,” recalled her friend Sister Mary Irene Burns, RSM.

Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan, RSM, Age 92 • July 25, 1919 to Aug. 12, 2011Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan entered the Sisters of Mercy in Auburn, Calif., in 1938 and spent the fi rst 10 years of her religious life as a teacher in several elementary schools in the Diocese of Sacramento, Calif. After receiving a degree in social work in 1969, she ministered to the sick in Mercy General

Hospital in Sacramento and to the homebound in the area until she retired in 1987. “She eased the pain for many dying patients and comforted their families and loved ones,” recalled Sister Claire Marie Dalton who was a nurse at Mercy with her. During the fi rst 10 years of her retirement, while living in Orangevale, Sister Mary Christopher continued to minister to the sick and needy, sharing her faith with them. She also became a custom knitter specializing in toys and Christmas ornaments for boutiques and special events. She donated the proceeds of her knitting projects to the poor. She will be remembered as a very creative, faith-fi lled woman with a great love for the poor and needy.

Sister Mary Marcia Wilhelmi, RSM, Age 89Oct. 10, 1921 to Aug. 24, 2011Sister Mary Marcia Wilhelmi grew up in Iowa and graduated from St. John High School in Independence, Iowa. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Dubuque the following September and made her fi nal vows in 1945 at the Sisters of Mercy in Detroit, Mich. Sister Mary Marcia served in healthcare ministries from 1942

until her retirement in 2006. She experienced many changes from a time when a Sister of Mercy was the hospital administrator with

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religion and her music. She was highly respected and accomplished in both. A graduate of Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, she earned degrees from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis., and DePaul University in Chicago, Ill. She also studied at Columbia University in New York and at Boston University. Sister Vernardine taught music, specializing in piano, orchestra, and drum and bugle corps. She served as department chair of music and humanities at Saint Xavier College for 14 years. During those years, she was actively involved in the Southwest Symphony Orchestra of Oak Lawn, Ill., eventually serving as chair of the board. She retired in 1992, but continued to give private piano lessons until she moved to Aurora, Ill., in 2007. Sister Venardine is remembered as having a “quiet presence, a good sense of humor and always a twinkle in her eye.”

Sister Mary Loyola MacDonald, RSM, Age 86 • May 9, 1925 to Nov. 2, 2011A dedicated and passionate educator, Sister Loyola MacDonald spent most of her 58 years in active ministry teaching in elementary and secondary schools and parishes throughout the Diocese of Sacramento, Calif. In later years, she was an instructor and adjunct professor in

the extension program at St. Mary’s College of California in Moraga. Sister Loyola was among the fi rst teachers in the lay formation program for the Diocese of Sacramento and served for three years in the marriage tribunal for the diocese. In 1986, she was appointed director of education. During this time, her vision for education led to the initiation of the Mercy Education Resource Center. Sister Loyola is remembered fondly by her friends for her passion for God, her conviction and integrity and her love of poetry and beauty.

Sister Elizabeth Marie Mee, RSM, Age 90Jan. 9, 1921 to Nov. 4, 2011Sister Elizabeth Marie Mee was born in England of Irish parents and came to San Francisco at the age of three. She worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center for 14 years before entering the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame in 1954. She served in healthcare, fi rst as administrative assistant at Mercy Medical

Center and at Notre Dame Hospital in San Francisco. She became administrator at St. Mary’s upon the death of her mentor, Sister Philippa Fayne. Her image became famous nationally in 1963 when a photograph was taken of her with a nine-week-old baby nestled in her arms. The award-winning photo captured an era when women religious ran all of their hospitals. From 1965 to 1981, Sister Elizabeth Marie served on the general administration team of the Sisters of Mercy. After leadership, she served as administrative assistant in Mercy Health System, later to become Catholic Healthcare West and recently Dignity Health. A compassionate woman and a thorough administrator, Sister Elizabeth Marie supported and guided administrators, keeping details and decisions in order in her gentle and precise way. She is remembered for her great faith, spirit of prayer and strong loyalty to her beliefs.

friendship and Sister Betty’s “signifi cant presence and infl uence in and for the church, the Sisters of Mercy, society and humanity.” From 1987 to 1994, she was a missionary in Honduras. Upon her return, she served in parish ministry until 2001.

Sister Mary Clare Blunk, RSM, Age 90July 19, 1921 to Sept. 24, 2011After attending the American Institute of Commerce Business College and working at P.F. Collier Publishing Company, Sister Mary Clare Blunk entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1949. At the same time, she attended classes at St. Ambrose College, then Mary Crest College, in Davenport, Iowa.

She was the senior of the women who entered with her and became like a mother to the others. Sister Mary Clare began her teaching ministry in 1952 at St. Patrick School in Milwaukee, Wisc. A year later, she moved to Chicago, Ill., where she spent most of the next 50 years teaching in numerous Catholic schools. She returned to Iowa several times and concluded her teaching ministry back in Davenport where she taught from 1970 to 1975. She then worked in the business offi ce at Misericordia in Chicago. In 1981, she received a certifi cate in pastoral care from St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Neb., and served in pastoral ministry for 12 years at Mercy Hospital Davenport. Known for her joyfulness and love of life, Sister Mary Clare enjoyed retirement. She played the piano at McAuley Convent and was a life-long Chicago Cubs fan. She is remembered for the way she took care of others spiritually, physically and mentally.

Sister Clarice Williams, RSM, Age 90Dec. 12, 1920 to Oct. 10, 2011Sister Clarice Williams entered the Sisters of Mercy in Chicago, Ill., in 1937, and ministered primarily as a teacher, principal and minister of care. Her motto was: “Jesus, make me like Mary.” She lived life intensely and is fondly remembered for her kind-ness and thoughtfulness during the 46 years

she served in 10 Chicago schools as teacher and principal. After teaching, Sister Clarice enrolled in the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. For the next 16 years, she ministered to the sick and elderly patients as a Minister of Care in St. Damien Parish in Oak Forest, Ill. She is remembered as being friendly, pastoral and approachable, all the while having a kind smile. She worried what she would do with her time when she retired, until she found the computer. She became a master at creating greeting cards for anyone who asked or didn’t ask. The two words she said most often were “Thank you.”

Sister Mary Venardine Obertin, RSM, Age 93 • Mar. 16, 1918 to Oct. 25, 2011Sister Mary Venardine Obertin entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1935, four months after graduating from high school. She once told a reporter that, from the time she was a little girl, she knew there would be two loves in her life (besides her family): her


Sister Mary Laetice Williams, RSM, Age 87June 6, 1924 to Nov. 21, 2011Born and educated in Missouri, Sister Laetice Williams entered the Sisters of Mercy in Omaha, Neb., in 1941. She began her ministry in education as a secondary school teacher. After completing additional degrees, she was appointed to the faculty of College of Saint Mary in Omaha to teach business courses and

assist the province treasurer. Eventually she assumed this position herself. In 1971, Sister Laetice joined the leadership team in Bethesda, Md., serving as the general treasurer. She entered healthcare in 1974 as the administrator of St. Catherine’s Long-Term Care in Omaha and later in North Bend, Ore. She once said of her role, “Care of the elderly who need understanding and love . . . gave so much in return.” In semi-retirement in Oregon, Sister Laetice continued to work in pastoral care and administration in Roseburg and North Bend. Her last work was pioneering a new ministry to low income elderly, especially widows in need of assistance with fi nances.

Sister Mary Consilia Lynskey, RSM, Age 87May 1, 1924 to Dec. 1, 2011Born in Ireland, Sister Mary Consilia Lynskey entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1960 in Auburn, Calif. At the time she entered, she was a nurse specializing in obstetrics, then called mid-wifery. It was common practice in Ireland for midwives to deliver babies and to care for the mother until the doctor arrived. During

her time in Dublin, she learned about Catherine McAuley and, like Catherine, she was touched by the plight of the poor and unwed mothers. In later years, she shared stories about her time in Dublin. Sister Consilia had a missionary spirit and considered other communities before fi nding the Sisters of Mercy in Sacramento. She spent seven years in nursing at several Mercy hospitals and then transitioned to pastoral care, ministering to the sick and dying. In 1992, she became the resident liaison at Mercy McMahon Terrace and provided spiritual care to the residents until her retirement in 2006. Sister Consilia will be remembered as a woman of few words, yet very astute and appreciative of the many blessings in her life.

Sister Zita Marie Bruns, RSM, Age 99May 24, 1912 to Dec. 11, 2011After graduating from high school in 1929, Sister Zita Marie Bruns entered the Sisters of Mercy in Omaha, Neb. She was the fi rst Kansas City postulant following the amalgamation. Though she aspired to be a nurse, Sister Zita’s ministry for 33 years was in secondary education, fi rst as a teacher and then as a

principal in three schools in Kansas City, Joplin. Mo., Denver, Colo. She also taught for fi ve years at College of Saint Mary in Omaha. She left teaching when she was called to serve on her community’s leadership team in 1976. Following her term, she trained for pastoral care and, in 1980, fi nally experienced the world of nursing at St. John’s Medical Center in Joplin. Even after she offi cially retired, Sister Zita returned to St. John’s where she worked as a pastoral associate for 13 years. Her motto was: “Lift Up Your Heart.” On her 70th jubilee she said, “I truly lifted up my heart and trusted the Lord. My Mercy years have been wonderful ones.”

Sister Patricia (Mary Ernest) Toolan, RSM, Age 90 • Sept. 7, 1921 to Nov. 5, 2011A native of Michigan, Sister Patricia Toolan graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in speech and drama. After two years in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, she joined her family in Oakland, Calif., and entered the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame in 1949. She served as librarian and director of

speech and drama at Mercy High School in Burlingame where she initiated a creative arts program and directed student drama productions. She was an exacting taskmaster who brought out the best in her students, confi dent that artistic perfection was possible. With her sister, Sister Suzanne Toolan, RSM, she produced plays at Mercy High. “She is why I am an actor to this day,” wrote actress Peggy Cosgrove. “Her name comes up often in my talks to college acting classes. She was tough and fair and had a perfect eye for the theater.” An avid reader, Sister Patricia retired to Mercy Center in 1995 and inaugurated its bookstore. At her jubilee in 2001, she refl ected: “We spend our days mourning what is lacking and unconsummated within our lives, but again, our grace-fi lled vocation places us among fl ashing glimpses of the infi nite and we live in and out of longing,”

Sister Mary Vivian Johnson, RSM, Age 96Dec. 13, 1914 to Nov. 12, 2011Sister Mary Vivian Johnson entered the Sisters of Mercy in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1929 and continued her novitiate in Dubuque, Iowa. She made fi nal vows at the Sisters of Mercy Provincialate in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her ministries in elementary education took her to 17 schools in Michigan. In each, the students

and faculty benefi ted from her dedication and attention to learning. Before her retirement in 1989, Sister Vivian spent several years in volunteer service at Bishop Barga High School in Cheboygan and St. Joseph’s Parish in Howell, Mich. She is fondly remembered as a quiet, unassuming woman who enjoyed her life as a Sister of Mercy. An early recycling advocate, she reused greeting cards and lived very simply. An avid reader, she maintained an active interest in political and economic issues and was a regular visitor to the McAuley Center library in Farmington Hills.

Sister Joanna Marie Perry, RSM, Age 98May 8, 1913 to Nov. 19, 2011Sister Joanna Marie Perry was born into a family that fostered vocations to religious life. A sister, aunt and uncle all preceded her entrance into the Sisters of Mercy in 1928 in Grand Rapids, Mich. She began her ministry as a teacher and, during the next 67 years, she taught in the primary, middle and secondary

grades in 19 Michigan Catholic schools. With several degrees and graduate credits in library science, she also served as a librarian at Mercy High School in Farmington Hills. Mich. When she moved to McAuley Center, she volunteered to help Mercy Health Services set up its library. Sister Joanna Marie is fondly remembered as a gracious, unassuming person who enjoyed reading, good conversation, good times and prayerful refl ection. In addition to her family, she loved her students and treasured group pictures of them.


to inspire our students and community and was truly a model for our Mercy heritage of compassion and serving the common good." Born in Manchester, Iowa, Sister Veronica graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein, Iowa, in 1929 and attended Mount Mercy Junior College in Cedar Rapids. She entered the Sisters of Mercy Cedar Rapids Community in 1931. She received a bachelor’s degree in 1949 from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Sister Veronica spent more than 30 years as a teacher, serving at Catholic schools in Iowa and a year in Kalispell, Mont. In 1963, Sister Veronica became assistant dean of students at Mount Mercy College, a role she held for 11 years. Her impact as a teacher was evident by the many students who visited her regularly throughout the years. Next, Sister Veronica served as a receptionist at Mercy Hospital in Anamosa, Iowa, and Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Mont. From 1983 until her retirement in 1986, she ministered at Mercy Spirituality Center in Cedar Rapids. Active in retirement, Sister Veronica volunteered at Sacred Heart Convent and Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. In 2007, she moved to Mercy Hallmar Care Center and, in 2011, celebrated 80 years as a Sister of Mercy.

Sister Cecilia Soreghan, RSM, Age 88Nov. 21, 1923 to Feb. 23, 2012 Sister Cecilia Soreghan was born in Portland, Ore. Her family moved to Ames, Iowa, where she graduated from Ames High School. She entered the Sisters of Mercy Cedar Rapids Community in 1942. She attended Mount Mercy Junior College in Cedar Rapids and Loras College in Dubuque. Her early love for

music led her to receive both bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the University of Iowa, resulting in a lifetime ministry in music. The fi rst 30 years of her ministry, she spent teaching music education to students in Iowa Catholic schools. Nine of those years were spent teaching in Cedar Rapids. In 1974, Sister Cecilia learned the art of translating music scores to Braille and worked for a specialized fi rm in Los Angeles that converted music for sight-impaired classical and contemporary musicians. In 1978, she cared for her mother and taught music at schools in Los Angeles and Culver City, Calif. In 1992, Sister Cecilia retired and returned to Cedar Rapids where served as a musician and liturgist at Sacred Heart Convent.

Sister Virginia Gillis, RSM, Age 78 Oct. 24, 1933 to March 9, 2012Born in Los Angeles, Sister Virginia Gillis graduated from high school and attended college for a year before entering the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame, Calif., in 1952. She was known as Sister Mary Francella. For the next 16 years, she taught eighth grade and served as assistant principal at schools in California.

Close friends say she had a good sense of people's potential and tried to help them develop it. In 1974, she was elected to the leadership team of the Sisters of Mercy, Burlingame, and served for seven years. In 1985, she received a doctorate of education in institutional management at Pepperdine University. She spent the next 30 years in administration and healthcare. Her roles included director of mission services at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz.,

Sister Peggy Byrnes, RSM, Age 79Jan. 12, 1932 to Dec. 13, 2011Sister Peggy Byrnes’ fi rst encounter with Sisters was at birth in St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, Mo. During high school, she volunteered at St. John’s and there learned about Catherine McAuley’s compassion and service to the poor. Her response was to follow Catherine’s example. She entered the Sister of Mercy in

the Omaha province in 1950. Her ministry was education, and she taught in grade schools in Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. After 20 years, Sister Peggy earned certifi cates in spirituality and worked in pastoral care in hospitals and hospice in the home, returning to St. John’s Hospital, then serving in Idaho and California. Close friend Sister Gloria Heese, RSM said, “Sister Peggy was always present as patients faced death, preparing and presiding over funeral and graveside services, Catholic and non-Catholic.” Others remember her sense of humor and the twinkle in her eye. As Sister Peggy celebrated her 60th jubilee last year, she wrote about her motto, “Fiat” – “As a Sister of Mercy ‘Fiat’ has been a way [for me] to serve God’s poor in so many ways.”

Sister Marie O’Connor, RSM, Age 76April 19, 1935 to Jan. 18, 2012Born in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland, Sister Marie O’Connor came to Auburn, Calif., where she entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1955. She was described as Mercy hospitality personifi ed. “She saw humor in everything, and her laughter was contagious,” said long-time friend Sister Marie Campos, RSM. After

completing her associate in arts degree in 1958 at Our Lady of Mercy College, Sister Marie began her ministry at Mercy General Hospital in the central services department. In 1962, she returned to Ireland and spent four years in vocation recruitment, traveling to high schools to meet students interested in religious life. Many sisters in Auburn were introduced to the Sisters of Mercy in this way. On her return, she trained as an EKG/EEG technician and spent the next 20 years at San Juan Hospital in Sacramento. Following a sabbatical in Ireland in 1989, Sister Marie coordinated activities at the Motherhouse and served at the information desk at the hospital. She was the face of Mercy, greeting patients, visitors and employees every day until her retirement.

Sister Veronica Gorman, RSM, Age 101May 30, 1910 to Jan. 20, 2012During her 101 years of life, Sister Veronica Gorman was a teacher, college administrator, receptionist and volunteer. But most of all, she was an inspiration to all who met her. "She taught those she encountered how to make this world a better place for others," said Sister Kathy Thornton, RSM, member of the

West Midwest Community Leadership Team and close friend of Sister Veronica's. "She loved those living in poverty and performed the works of mercy, often behind the scenes, to alleviate their suffering.” Dr. Christopher Blake, president of Mount Mercy University, said, "Sister Veronica was a much-loved member of the Mount Mercy family. She gave of herself in ways that continue


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Valley (1958-1962); St. Patrick's, Sacramento (1962-1967); and Sacred Heart School, Red Bluff (1967-1969).

From 1969 until 1977, she continued at Sacred Heart as teacher and religious education coordinator. She left teaching to serve in pastoral care from 1983 to 1999. She ministered at Mercy Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Roseburg, Ore., and as pastoral care chaplain at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff, Calif. During that time, she earned her certifi cation in clinical pastoral education from University of California (Davis) Medical Center. She was especially proud of establishing a home-help program for Hispanic mothers through Saint Elizabeth's in 1997. Due to early onset of Alzheimer's, Sister Carolita moved to Mercy Villa in Omaha in 2008. She will always be remembered for her kindness and compassion for others, and for her beautiful smile.

Sister Mary Georgia Purk, RSM, Age 84Aug. 15, 1927 to April 28, 2012Sister Mary Georgia Purk was born in Chicago on the Feast of the Assumption and was named Mary Catherine. Their only child, her parents wanted her to grow up unspoiled and to be aware of the needs of others. This, no doubt, infl uenced Mary

during her high school years at Mercy High, where she fi rst met the Sisters of Mercy. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1945 and was given the name Sister Mary Georgia. She began her teaching ministry in 1948 at Little Flower Parish in Chicago.

For the next 37 years, she taught in Chicago Catholic grade schools. In 1957, Sister Georgia was transferred to Mother McAuley High School. Her educational and administrative talents fl ourished in the secondary school environment. During that time, she had the diffi cult tasks of closing two sponsored high schools. In 1973, Sister Georgia was missioned back to Mother McAuley serving on the faculty and then as a dean.

After her father's death in 1985, Sister Georgia became assistant administrator at Mercy Convent, working with the elder community. Her compassion, attention to need and multi-tasking talents served her well in that role. A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease gradually prevented her from continuing at Mercy Convent. In June 2004, Sister Georgia moved to Aurora where others cared for her as her mobility diminished. A multi-talented woman, she is remembered for her strength of character, hearty determination, energetic dedication to ministry and living her motto: "God alone-through Mary."

associate vice-president for sponsorship at the Catholic Hospital Association in St. Louis, Mo., and vice-president for mission services, Mercy Health System, Farmington Hills, Mich. She moved to Georgia to use her skills as a member of the administrative staff at St. Joseph/Candler Health System, Savannah. From 2004-2008, Sister Virginia served as vicar for religious for the Diocese of Savannah working with Bishop Kevin Boland. She then moved to San Diego to serve on the Scripps Health Board of Directors and as a consultant to the Mission Integration Committee at Scripps Mercy Medical Center.

Known for her infectious laugh and irrepressible sense of humor, Sister Virginia is remembered for the creativity and talent she exhibited working with leadership groups to enhance their vision and their ability to implement it.

Sister Alice Mary Reinhart, RSM, Age 95Sept. 19, 1916 to April 20, 2012 Born in Fairmount, Mo., Sister Alice Mary Reinhart graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Kansas City, Mo., in 1933. A year later, she entered the Sister of Mercy in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sister Alice Mary received her bachelor's degree in education from College

of Saint Mary in 1956, and master's degree, also in education, from Creighton University in 1960. She was assigned to grade schools in Greeley and Denver, Colo.; Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Devils Lake, N.D. In two of the schools, she served as both principal and eighth grade teacher. After 23 years teaching, she served two terms on the Omaha Provincial Leadership Team (1960-1972).

In 1973, she was called to Bethesda, Md., to serve as administrative assistant to the Superior General. Four years later, she returned to Omaha and worked at Bergan Mercy Hospital in admissions. She moved to North Bend, Ore., in 1978, where she served as administrative assistant to Sister Laetice Williams. Her last formal assignment in Oregon was as a secretary at St. Catherine Center, a position she held until 1986. Sister Alice Mary continued to assist there as sacristan and bookkeeper. When St. Catherine's was sold in 2005, she returned to Omaha. She will be remembered for her organizational skills and her great sense of humor.

Sister Mary Carolita Taylor, RSM, Age 86Dec. 23, 1925 to April 25, 2012Sister Mary Carolita Taylor was born in San Francisco, Calif. After graduating in 1943 from Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Red Bluff, Calif., she entered the Sisters of Mercy Omaha Province at Mount Loretto in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sister Mary Carolita

earned her bachelor's degree in education in 1959 from College of Saint Mary in Omaha. For 31 years, she taught elementary and secondary grades, fi rst in Omaha, next in Des Moines, Iowa, and then in Red Bluff, Grass Valley and Sacramento, Calif. She served as principal at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Grass


Patrick J. Bailey Barbara Elordi + Sister Bernadette Hart, RSM St. Gabriel School, San Francisco, Calif.Rose Mae Baker Darlene E. OldhamAlen Balgaard Donna M. ColbeckEleanor Balgaard Donna M. ColbeckSister Mary Virginia Balkovic, RSM Margaret BalkovicPauline M. Balwinski Pauline M. Balwinski + Mrs. Mary Rolwes KnappBarbara Bambery Ms. Donna WrightArthur B. and Helen Banda Arthur BandaJoan Barger Vincent KeeganEamonn Barrett Mrs. Judith BarrettSister Elizabeth Barrett, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Homer Livingston, Jr. Ms. Debby Schwickrath Jean and Timothy UnsworthJack Barrett Ms. Laverne M. BarrettLarry Barrett Nancy LavelleMary Eileen Barrett Anita and Robert BarrettHarold and Irene Barron Carole Barron ZarlengoBarry Family Sister Mary K. Doughan, RSMFrank and Hannah Barry Martha Barry Mary Ann BarryRay and Helen Barry Martha Barry Mary Ann BarryAdeline Barth Charles and Ellen BarthChester Barth Charles and Ellen BarthSister Mary Eustace Barto, RSM Philip and Pamela RyanBill and Irma Barton Timothy and Lisa Diller Scott and Cori BartonSister Flora Batterton, RSM Elaine Cilia Genoveva De Lemos Rita and Donald Fogarty Justin and Grace Garcia Cornelius and Margaret Hagan Richard and Madeline Morten Arlene YewEd Beashans Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMHarlan and Germaine Bechen Lois Donovan

Emma Ablang Ms. Christine Camaya-Reyes Jessie and Lynn SoteroAnthony A. Adams Sisters of Mercy Development Department, BurlingameSister Mary Audrey Adelman, RSM Carlette and Gordon LindblomMayme Adolph Pat and Renee BurkeLoretta Agliolo Joseph AglioloShirley Ahern Mary T. Murphy Garnet and Hannah WynneThomas and Esther Ahearn Charles and Joan BurkeSister Mary Therese Airey, RSM Rodrigo and Ma VazquezLowell Alexander Thomas TraynorMr. and Mrs. Straut Allen LaVonne DemuthCatherine McCrea Aller Thomas and Kathleen AllerAlfred A. Amaya Marie AmayaAlice Ames Mr. Gerald AmesRichard P. Ames Mr. Gerald Ames Sister Maureen Hally, RSM Joan and Fred Lauriente Mercy High School, San Francisco Ms. Lorraine Pagan Sister Terese Marie Perry, RSM Sisters of Mercy Development Department, BurlingamePatricia Anderson Susan and James AndersonTex Anderson Thomas and Sandy HammrichE.P. Andrade Gail AndradeEdward Andrade, Sr. Gail AndradeAngele Family Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Angele, Jr.Sister Mary Claudine Arenz, RSM Erma M. PetersenEdward Arnaude AnonymousAlice Sequeira Arnberger Carole Arnberger WilliamsMargaret Arndt Jerry and Peggy MajewskiTed Arndt, Sr. Jerry and Peggy MajewskiJean Ashby Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordHerman Bahr Rita and Joe SantanaMabelle Bahr Rita and Joe Santana

MemorialsMemorials • July 1 to December 31, 2011

"We belong to God - all in us is His." Catherine McAuley

Donald Blount John and Thelma RifeRichard Blount John and Thelma RifeDorothy Boat Patricia BuehlerJennifer R. Boatright Chevron Retirees East Bay Chapter Board, Richmond, Calif. Gorgann C. Chiozza John F. Chiozza Gerald and Diane Fay Sally Finizio Diane Huerta Mr. Joseph B. Meneghelli Ms. Joyce M. Peterson Ms. Frances D. Savio Dale and Linda Soule'Sister Carol Marie Bockheim, RSM Greg and Jackie BockheimGlenn Boddicker Donald and Jan FlynnHelen Boddicker Donald and Jan FlynnJohn Boggs Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMAntonia Bolshakova Mercy High School, San FranciscoAnna Bonanno Patricia and Jack BonannoMicheline Bonanno Patricia and Jack BonannoPeter Bonick Sandy BonickRobert Bonnici Kevin and Kathleen Callaghan Maureen MurphyClarence "Bucky" Boon Patrick D. and Judith T. O'BoyleJohn and Sibella Boosten Brenda Buckley ChavezDiana Boreta Marie GahnJoseph and Mary Bottarini Barbara BottariniJoseph E. Bousek Adeline BousekAlva Bowen Ms. Donna WrightVirginia Boyle Kathleen RyanSylvia Braidwood Vera HollandsDorothy Branner Kathleen RyanSister Mary Christopher Brannigan, RSM Gorgann C. Chiozza Lawrence and Adorine Eberhard Marolyn T. Harris Dr. and Mrs. Donald M. Hopkins M.D. Nancy Marre Gail Marth Ms. Yvonne Pattison Albert L. Schindler Ms. Fumiye N. WrightDennis and Bernadette Bray Families Ms. Judith L. McCaffreyLouis and Anne Brazda Lillian E. KopeckyMary Breslin Bernadette Casey DurazzoJacob and Charlotte Brinkerhoff AnonymousMaude Brittain Sister Bernadette Hart, RSMAndrea Brizio Irma PeriLouisa Brizio Irma Peri

The Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community are grateful to these many individuals who have chosen to support the life and ministry of the sisters with a gift made in honor or in memory of a Sister of Mercy or loved ones.

The persons being memorialized are listed fi rst, followed by the names of the donors who have made the gift. We regret any omissions or errors in producing this list.

Sister Mary Margaret Kurt, RSM Rita M. MartinElmer Becker Edward J. ConlanLoretta Becker Edward J. ConlanColette Bednarczyk Kathleen JohnstonBeenken Family Dr. Albert + and Mrs. Kitty DolanSister Mary Cecilia Begin, RSM Andrew and Barbara Bartos Ms. Edna Jackson Mary Jane LaBash Faith M. Mauro-Huse, Ph.D.Mitzi Begley Robert Begley +Robert Begley Frank and Lori Clyne Art and Nancy GreeneSister Therese Ann Begue, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. BegueBen Beirne Julia HowardRo Beirne Julia HowardPaul Bellendier David and Julie BellendierStephen Bellow, Sr. Dwayne and Debra BellowHarold Belluomini Marie GahnSteila Belluomini Marie GahnAnne C. Beltrame Mrs. Kathleen V. BeltrameDean L. Bender Dorcas Maureen BenderEric D. Bender Dorcas Maureen BenderLesley S. Bender Dorcas Maureen BenderPudley Bennett Mary and Rick HanbySamuel Bennett Mary and Rick HanbyDonald and Florence Berger Donna and Thomas LiebMilton Bernstein Neil and Renate BernsteinMary Ann Bertolino Mrs. Pauline BertolinoRudy Bertolino Mrs. Pauline BertolinoJulius Bertrand Joseph AglioloW. Jeanne Bertrand Bonnie VarvarisLeona Beyer Mary Ellen OglesbyDavid and Kathleen Bils Karen KlobassaLouis Bini Frank and Lena VenturelliJohn and Agnes Biwer Marie A. BiwerMathias and Anna Biwer Marie A. BiwerWilliam and Theresa Biwer Marie A. BiwerWilliam J. Biwer Marie A. BiwerBlack Family Florence A. BlackRudona Bleichner Palmer BleichnerRose Blessington Family Sister Mary Corkery, RSMCharles and Veronica Blount John and Thelma Rife

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Sister Joseph Marie Busher, RSM Marilyn Konicek Joyce A. MarmeRaymond Busher, Jr. Marilyn KonicekRaymond and Maxine Busher Marilyn KonicekRichard Busher Marilyn KonicekJohn N. Bustabade Mary BustabadeSister Marguerite Butler, RSM Dr. Katherine M. BradleySister Mary Euphrasia Butler, RSM Joseph Warren HovorkaMr. and Mrs. Edward T. Butler Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Montgomery, RSMVictor Buttignol Mario ButtignolPeggy Byrnes Sister Mary Ellen Devereux, RSMPeggy Byrnes Thelma KirklandAntonio R. Caballero Maria M. CaballeroPeter Caballero Michael and Elaine SheehanEdward Cahill Bernard and Jo ErenbergerMary Cahill Bernard and Jo ErenbergerKaren Louise Kauffman Calkins Anita and Robert BarrettJerry Callaghan Kevin and Kathleen CallaghanJim Camouse Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMJosephine Regan Campi Davida SilvaMary Kathleen Campion Sylvia A. CampionRichard J. Campion Sylvia A. CampionAnthony Canepa Deborah Canepa-TenczaHazel Canepa Deborah Canepa-TenczaMagdaleno Cano Elena MurilloMaria Cano Elena MurilloMary G. Cano Elena MurilloRae Cardinale Catherine and Nick SlovakMary Frances Carnevale Gregory C. CarnevaleJoe Carpenter AnonymousKeith Carr Norma CarrSister Mary Assumpta Carr, RSM Dr. James and Mary Kay Carr Mr. and Mrs. William J. LuzumSister Mary Presentation Carr, RSM Dr. James and Mary Kay Carr Mr. and Mrs. William J. Luzum Sister Dolores Carroll, RSM David and Moira Topp Mr. Marcel ViensSister Ruth Carroll, RSM David and Moira ToppGene and Jan Carson Pauline H. MillerRobert and Berdina Casey Thomas and Hellie CaseyJack and Maura Casey Bernadette Casey DurazzoJoseph Casey Bernadette Casey DurazzoCashman Family AnonymousAlice Lucille “Louie” Cashman Erin and Steve Albers Deborah and Woodrow Armentrout Sally Bisson-Best Colleen and Terence Cox Chad and Michelle Hartnett Mary A. Rocca Mrs. Patricia L. Treinen

Adrienne VanWinkle Leona and Delmar WeidnerLeo and Alice Cashman Donald CashmanSister Mary Clementine Cashman, RSM Anonymous Michael E. Burke Grace Fox Lawrence and Florence Goergen Berta Larkin Shannon and Joe Marshall Robert and Rosemary McAleer Thomas and Margaret Murphy Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMSister Mary Eleanor Cashman, RSM Mrs. Doris Cole Robert and Rosemary McAleer M. Loretta ReidySister Mary Thomasine Cashman, RSM Mrs. Doris Cole Robert and Rosemary McAleer M. Loretta ReidySister Mary Cecile Cassidy, RSM Emmet P. CassidyDonald Castle Mercy High School, San Francisco Betty and Noel MurrayKathleen A. Castro Robert and Katherine DruckerMargaret Castro Carl and Alice De SordiHarold Caulfi eld Garnet and Hannah WynneBobbie Cecarelli Maureen CeccarelliGaudencio Cecilio Salome SamaniegoMaura Cecilio Salome SamaniegoRoberto Cecilio Salome SamaniegoEd Cernin Jim and Pat CoutentosEddie Cernin Jim and Pat CoutentosElsie Cernin Jim and Pat CoutentosD. R. Cesari Mr. John CesariSister Mary Carmela Cesari, RSM Dorcas Maureen Bender Mr. John Cesari Betty Cirelli Keith and Susan Cleaver Sister Marian Curran, RSM Robert and Katherine Drucker Rita and Donald Fogarty Carolyn Foster Mr. John Harrington Linda and William Holmberg Mr. Homer H. Hudelson Mr. James F. King Diana Kurtela Martin and Frances Mc Veigh Sister Marietta McGannon, RSM Sharon Meyerkamp Dennis and Terese Moriarty John Moriarty Vera O'Donnell Emily Papapietro Donna and Claude Perasso Maureen and Rea Puccinelli John and Martha Quinn Louise Sansoe The Stefanelli FamilyWilma Cesari Mr. John CesariCharlene Blount Chap John and Thelma RifeCory Chapman AnonymousCharette and Chermside Families Ms. Jeannette C. ChermsideSister Rose Mary Charron, RSM Matthew and Susan ItsellGlenn Cheetham Ms. Linda CheethamJanice Childers Mary and Rick HanbyArt Christoffersen Terri Christoffersen

Michael Brogan Paul and Linda HuberDina Brosio David and Irene PlyerSister Mary Carmen Brown, RSM Faith M. Mauro-Huse, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Don VanslembrouckOran and Josephine Brown Marjorie ReidyCathy Browne Irene MihailoffJosephine Broyer Sister Rita Fantin, RSMSister Zita Marie Bruns, RSM David Bruns James Bruns Stephen and Jeannette Bruns Sister Mary Ellen Devereux, RSM Anthony and Pamela Dewitt Mr. and Mrs. John Friedman John and Kathy Joyce Thelma Kirkland Paul M. Kuhn Michael and Cynthia Mense Gina M. Semin Frank and Catherine Sosinski Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stockman Sister Mary Agnes Tamisiea, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zaner Frances ZanerHenry Brus Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMJosephine Brus Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMQuentin Brus Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMMaureen Bruschera Kevin and Kathleen CallaghanRoberta Brustkern Jason BrustkernPatrick Bryne, Sr. Stella and Michael DaireDuncan F. Buchanan Pat O. BuchananMary A. Buckingham Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Montgomery, RSMAnnabel Buckley Mrs. Suzanne Buckley and Mr. Kenneth DunckelSister Mary Assumpta Buckley, RSM T.C. and Mary Klein Gregory and Mary Nelson Alice ZillyJack Buckley Mrs. Suzanne Buckley and Mr. Kenneth DunckelJon Buckley Mrs. Suzanne Buckley and Mr. Kenneth DunckelEllie D. Burkart Stan and Teresa DistelAdam Burke Pat and Renee BurkeBrian Burke Pat and Renee BurkeCrystal Burke Charles and Joan BurkeDennis Burke Charles and Joan BurkeJohn Burke Pat and Renee BurkeMargaret Burke Charles and Joan BurkeMarguerite Burke Charles and Joan BurkeShelby Burke Pat and Renee BurkeSteve Burke Charles and Joan BurkeWilliam and Elizabeth Burke Charles and Joan BurkeRobert Burmeister Elena MurilloKatherine Bush Ms. Ann LokkeBrad Busher Marilyn KonicekJoseph Busher Marilyn Konicek

Sister Mary Rose Christy, RSM Anonymous Mary Bustabade Russell Codd Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Dorcas Maureen BenderConcetta Cianci Maria CianciPaul Cianci Maria CianciJohn Cibula Maxine UpahMel Ciraulo Sister Judy Morasci, RSMLavina Claus Vincent KeeganJoseph J. Clauss Ms. Dianne K. Healy-ClaussSister Mary Ruth Cleary, RSM Joseph and JoAnn BirgMaryellen Clifford Sister Terese Marie Perry, RSMSantina Cobar Marina and Fern MazaElizabeth Cochman M. Loretta ReidyTom Cochman M. Loretta ReidyJohn Colbeck Donna M. ColbeckNorm Colbeck Donna M. ColbeckBarbara Cole Rita and Joe SantanaDoris Cole James T. O'BrienJane Collins Ms. Deborah JohnsonRussell Collins Family Patricia CollinsSister Cecilia Dolores Conant, RSM Tina and Taylor Cline Ms. Nan Heard and Mr. Paul Krogstad Rose and Ed Lodi Frank and Kathleen Medcalf Steven and Evette OtteDavid Conant Rose and Ed LodiMagdalene Conant Rose and Ed LodiSister Mary Placida Conant, RSM Tina and Taylor Cline Ms. Nan Heard and Mr. Paul Krogstad Rose and Ed Lodi Frank and Kathleen MedcalfAlvin Concholar Nancy ConcholarReubena Concholar Nancy ConcholarSister Mary Brigid Condon, RSM Mr. Ronald CondonDavid Conlan Edward J. ConlanLucille Conlan Edward J. ConlanOrville Conlan Edward J. ConlanWilson Conlan Edward J. ConlanTom and Sophie Conley Thomas and Kathy ConleySister Mary Carmel Conroy, RSM Martin Fay Dr. Mary P. Tarbox and Dr. Robert NicholsonThomas Considine Family Thomas and Helen HildJoseph "Shakey" Contreras Carl and Alice De SordiMr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Conway Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Montgomery, RSMSister Norita Cooney, RSM Marylyn Felion Steve Knight Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSM Ann M. ThurmondBill and Mary Cooper Marjorie ReidySister Mary Danielita Cooper, RSM Adrian Rehak

+ Donor has died since making gift.

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John and Helen Marie De Sutter Bernard and Jo ErenbergerSolito Deato Rodolfo and Fortunata SotoDorothy DeBella Sandra DeBella BodleyTom DeBuse Mrs. Carol DeBuseMadeleva Deegan Mary Jo ValentiSuzanne DeGrace Louis G. DeGraceJohn Del Secco Joan Del SeccoPaul Del Secco Joan Del SeccoTheresa Del Secco Joan Del SeccoDennis DeLozier Thomas TraynorDonald Demuth LaVonne DemuthMr. and Mrs. Albert Demuth LaVonne DemuthMr. and Mrs. Ben Demuth LaVonne DemuthMr. and Mrs. John Demuth LaVonne DemuthMr. and Mrs. Lawerence Demuth LaVonne DemuthSister Mary Ignatius Denay, RSM Mike and Cathy DenayAlbert Dennis John and Thelma RifeEloise Dennis John and Thelma RifeTherese Derbu James and Sandra OppermannSister Leonice Derga, RSM Susan and James Anderson Brent and Mary Derga Hanna Steven and Chetna RennerDesmond Family Sister Mary K. Doughan, RSMInez DeVaul Thomas TraynorJean DeVaul Thomas TraynorMildred DeVaul Thomas TraynorRuth DeVaul Thomas TraynorWayne DeVaul Thomas TraynorHerb Di Salvo Dolores McMullenLynne Tronoff Dickey Mr. and Mrs. Theodore TronoffHarriet Didero Mr. Aldo F. DideroPatrick H. Dieckman Devota Cianci Maria CianciVincent Diers John and Thelma RifeDarwin and Bonnie Differding Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyRobert Dillard, Sr. Marion DillardCharles Dimke Ms. Lillian GamezRoger Dinsmore Faith M. Mauro-Huse, Ph.D.Eufemia Dispo Sister Marietta McGannon, RSMStanley Distel Stan and Teresa DistelZelda Distel Stan and Teresa DistelJosephine Dito Sisters and Staff of Marian Care Center, Burlingame, Calif.Mike and Marilyn Dittmer Leon and Mary HartoghRobert Dittmer Leon and Mary HartoghVirginia Dittmer Leon and Mary HartoghJean L. Dojka Amy and Kurt Herkert

Dolan Family Dr. Albert + and Mrs. Kitty DolanDiane Dolan Emmet and Jeanne DolanEvelyn Dolim Sister Marian Curran, RSMMin Dolphin Deloris and Anthony QuintJim Donahue Robert O'BrienMary Donahue Robert O'BrienIrving and Mary Jane Donohoe Michael and Janice DrahozalPhil Donohue Maryanne RavanoAnnie Donovan Lois S. DonovanFrancis Donovan Lois S. DonovanJ.C. Donovan Lois DonovanJohn Donovan Lois S. DonovanLeo and Berniece Donovan Donald and Mary Jeanne ReckerThomas Donovan Lois S. DonovanSister Mary Edna Dorsett, RSM Barbara LevernierDavid Doser Steve and Carol DoserDoughan Family Sister Mary K. Doughan, RSM Audrey A. WalmsleySister Adele Marie Doughan, RSM Sister Mary K. Doughan, RSMPatricia Douthit Patrick and Deborah HalleranJoan Downey Donna M. RothAdeline Doyle Donna and Dewain FluckigerSister Mary Clareta Doyle, RSM Mary M. Guidry Gale NasserDavid Doyle Donna and Dewain FluckigerEmma Doyle Donna and Dewain FluckigerGerald Doyle Donna and Dewain FluckigerSister Mary Jeremy Doyle, RSM Margaret C. WolfLeslie Doyle Family Donna and Dewain FluckigerSister Mary David Doyle, RSM Donna and Dewain FluckigerShirley E. Drahozal Bernard DrahozalAgatha Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulsmann Paul and Jeanne GonzalezCatherine H. Duffy Sister Maureen Hally, RSMHarry Duffy Paul and Jeanne GonzalezThomas Grahm Duffy Mrs. Sue DuffyAnna Duggan AnonymousDoreen Duggan M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyJim Duggan AnonymousJohnnie Duggan M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyLawrence Duggan M. Loretta ReidyRaymond Duggan AnonymousDonald Dunford Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordRaphael Duren Lawrence and Florence GoergenDonald G. Eck Robert and Rose WassmanMarcella E. Eckermann Marcella E. Eckermann +

Sharon K. Copeland Eileen CordingleyJoe Corbin Steve and Carol DoserJoyce A. Cordek Amy and Kurt HerkertCharles Cordingley Eileen CordingleyKirby L. Cordingley Eileen CordingleyMary Coriell Gail AndradeJohn and Marjorie Corkery Family Sister Mary Corkery, RSMJohn and Susan Coughlin Lois S. DonovanSister Mary Simone Courtade, RSM David and Elizabeth Basket Joseph and Joan Courtade Ms. Doris Goranson Mr. and Mrs. Donald HerulaNicky Coutentos Jim and Pat CoutentosNicolas Coutentos Jim and Pat CoutentosCovington Family AnonymousDale Covington AnonymousCramer Family Doug and Theresa CramerSister Mary Carol Cramer, RSM Anonymous Doug and Theresa CramerHarold Crawford Thomas TraynorMary Creick Thomas TraynorLenore Cresalia Albert and Elizabeth BucciRichard James Crotty Peter and Theresa AielloSister Mary David Crower, RSM Mrs. Dorothy LuttrellSister Petra Crowley Rose CrowleySister Maureen Culleton, RSM Johna A. MaychrowitzAlerna Cummings Sister Rita Fantin, RSMDorothy Cummins Mary E. ValentaEliseo Cunanan Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMSister Mary Charlene Curl, RSM John M. Malone, MDKarl Josef Dake Del and Elizabeth DakeArlyne Daly Francis R. Daly +Sister Gladys Daly, RSM Francis R. Daly +Jane Daly Francis R. Daly +Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Daly Francis R. Daly +Sister Patricia Daly, RSM Joyce A. MarmePaul Daly Francis R. Daly +Dr. and Mrs. S.F. Danne Virginia DanneMark Allen Darby Ms. Joan SelchauJeanne D'Arc Helen M. MillenHelen Dau Shannon and Joe MarshallRobert Davidson Susan DavidsonJohn J. Davis Michael DavisMarilyn Davis Arlene L. SchulenburgMrs. Theo Davis Mercy High School, San FranciscoDominador De Mesa Joe and Cynthia NeuhausMarciana De Mesa Joe and Cynthia Neuhaus

Dorothy Eddy Suzanne EddyNoel McGettigan Eggers Howard EggersSister Jane Ehrhardt, RSM Anonymous Steve and Kathy Barltrop Gary and Nancy Canady Richard and Linda Dearinger Jane F. Dorman Thomas and Sandy Hammrich Gaylord and Mary Hauschildt Patricia and Alvin Jirsa Mark and Lisa Lehmkuhl Gerald + and Mary Mulroney Stephen and Janet Noonan Mary Ellen Oglesby Mike and Pat Roach Mrs. LaVonne M. Sandor Mrs. Nancy Schneider Mrs. Eileen WilliamsKim Ehrlichman AnonymousMargaret Kelley Eidem Marion DillardSister Mary Gretchen Elliott, RSM Ms. Janet Baiardi Gerrard and Rosanne Gumbleton Craig W. and Phyllis T. Killingbeck Robert and Helen Majzler Faith M. Mauro-Huse, Ph.D.Patrick M. Elliott M. Loretta ReidyJoseph Enegar Mrs. Betty MundtDorothy W. Enos Howard HallaGertrude Enright Bernard and Jo ErenbergerBob Ergo Donald and Rita ErushaEsther Ergo Donald and Rita ErushaWalter Ergo Donald and Rita ErushaEarl Erickson Ms. Janice EricksonHildur Erickson Ms. Janice EricksonMarcella Ernst Barrie and Jane ErnstAlma Erusha Donald and Rita ErushaM.C. Erusha Donald and Rita ErushaRobert Erusha Arlene A. Erusha Donald and Rita ErushaSophie Espino Mary HostetlerDamian Espiritu Rodolfo and Fortunata SotoFlorina Espiritu Rodolfo and Fortunata SotoForest Evashevski Thomas TraynorCecil Eykyn Donna M. ColbeckIrene Eykyn Donna M. ColbeckEdward Fabian Mary FabianPatrick Fair Wallace and Helen FairDeceased Family and Friends Patricia M. O'DonnellDeceased Family Members Mrs. Violet H. Chancey Dorothy Lyness Dale and Le Elyn Metz Joan Meis SherwinBob and Bonnie Fangman Marge LudwigDick Fangman M. Loretta ReidyQuinton and Lucille Fangman Marge LudwigFantin Family Sister Rita Fantin, RSMFarnan Family Laurie A. Farnan


Alva Folsom and Scott Folsom Mrs. Joyce FolsomSister Mary Bonaventure Forde, RSM Joseph Warren HovorkaKeith Forey Paul and Christine PrendergastMaurice and Cecelia Fournier Patricia and Thomas FournierBernice Fragulia Sister Mary Pauline Borghello, RSMRose Fraher Albert and Elizabeth BucciSister Catherine Marie Franey, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Leonard EnglerJohn Franey Timothy and Anie FraneyVirginia Franey Timothy and Anie FraneySister Mary Visitation Frank, RSM Ms. Mary P. Bacik White Mr. and Mrs. Richard FrankRobert Fraser Timothy and Anie FraneyLouise Frazier Dolores McMullenRoland Fregger Brad Fregger and Barbara FoleyCecilia M. Frenze Mr. Marcel ViensPete Friedman M. Loretta ReidyMsgr. John Friel Lillian and Len PriviteraDeceased Friends Sister Mary Corkery, RSM Maria Solorzano Colleen Shannon SoraccoMary Ann Fuller Mary and Terence LoughranBill Gahn Marie GahnHelen Gahn Marie GahnRosella Galing Paul and Carol TilkesSister Catherine Gallagher, RSM Joan and James MalatestaCarole Galli Thomas GalliMae Galli Thomas GalliLois Anne Gardner Mrs. Karen GardnerFr. Andrew Garin Mary and Rick HanbyDick and Mary Garner Joan GarnerRick Garner Joan GarnerMargarita Garnier Bargetto Elizabeth and Malcolm TaylorPhilip A. Gase Ms. Saundra A. GaseGrace Gassman Edward J. ConlanWilliam Gaul Judy and Roland Bianchi Sister Toni Lynn Gallagher, RSM Madeline GaulFrank Gebel Francis and Lucille ReicksHelen Gebel Francis and Lucille ReicksLeroy Gebel Francis and Lucille ReicksRobert Gebel Francis and Lucille ReicksRichard Gehl Rita M. MartinAndrew Gencur Thomas and Nancy GamalskiMarie J. Gencur Thomas and Nancy GamalskiMary Ann Genetti Mrs. Marlene KrebsbachSadie Genova Joan and Fred LaurienteMary Ricardo Gentle Richard and Janis StasikLeo and Janet Getta Irene McAleer

Gibson Family Frank P. GibsonBarbara Stappenbeck Gibson Frank P. GibsonRandy Givens Colleen Shannon SoraccoJ.C. Gohlmann Charles and Joan BurkeSister Eugenia Marie Golden, RSM Gladys M. PirronelloGonzalez Family Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMNick Gonzalez Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMSteve Gonzalez Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMJohn Gordon Peggy and James MeekSister Marceline Gorman, RSM Mary and Rick HanbySister Mary Teresita Gorman, RSM Joyce A. Marme

Sister Elizabeth Marie Farrell, RSM Marie WrenFay Family Martin FaySister Mary Assumpta Feeney, RSM Dr. Mary P. Tarbox and Dr. Robert NicholsonSister Mary André Fenelon, RSM Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSMMaurice and Anna Fenelon Joan GarnerRichard Fenelon Joan GarnerBertha Fenton Paul and Linda HuberDwayne Fenton Paul and Linda HuberEdna Fenton Paul and Linda HuberMurine Fenton Paul and Linda HuberHenry Fernandes Nancy ConcholarMary Fernandes Nancy ConcholarJoseph Alfred Ferreira Ms. Joan SelchauArlene Fiala Mary Larson Linda StollRuby Fife Joan and Fred LaurienteCarol Finley Sister Terese Marie Perry, RSMElizabeth A. Finnigan Helene A. UribeGeorge Fiore Michael and Mary FioreMary F. Fiore Michael and Mary FioreZane Firkins Beverly FirkinsBob Fischels Louis and Gertrude FischelsFather Fitilson Thomas TraynorBill and Jean Fitzgerald Patricia and Thomas FournierSister Mary Margo Fitzpatrick, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Art ThomaMaura Gannon Fizell Mercy High School, San FranciscoSister Mary Ellen Flaherty, RSM Sarah Hrynkow Thomas and Margaret Murphy Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSMHazel Fleming Ronald HenryPhyllis Fleming Deborah A. SedlacekRobert E. Fleming Ronald HenryMary Fletcher Sherrie M. FletcherWilliam Fletcher Sherrie M. FletcherSister Albert Marie Flick, RSM Anonymous Dr. Katherine M. Bradley Lan and Anh HuynhJose Flores Augustine and Ruth FloresStella Flores Augustine and Ruth FloresDr. James and Marjorie Flynn Donald and Jan FlynnAnthony Foggiato Frances TrimmerVictor Foggiato Frances TrimmerAnita and John Foley Marleen and John BurkeSister Ellen Marie Foley, RSM Mr. and Mrs. William WinkelMary Alice Ford Foley Brad Fregger and Barbara FoleyMichael James Foley Brad Fregger and Barbara FoleyMsgr. Foley Anonymous

Gotfrey Family Lloyd A. VogtAdam and Charlotte Grabowski Mrs. Jeanne V. DonahueMichael Gragnani Albert and Diane GragnaniSister Mary Sylvia Grandsaert, RSM Frank and Carol CaldwellClifton Grant Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordVelma Grant Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordJoseph J. Grassberger Mrs. Donna GrassbergerSister Diane Grassilli, RSM Arthur M. Bree Marie Gahn Howard HallaRobert Greening Patricia GoldmanYvonne Gregoire Mercy High School, San Francisco


Grateful Daughter Recognizes Sister’s Ministry of CareNancy Marre fi rst became acquainted with Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan nearly 40 years ago when her father, Frank, was a patient at Mercy Convalescent center in Sacramento, Calif. Sister Mary Christopher was ministering there at that time, visiting and caring for the sick.

Nancy’s father was a very active outdoorsman before an injury brought him to the convalescent center where he spent a year recovering. In and out of the hospital for such an extended time, her father felt the agony of not being able to be outside and do the things he loved, and he became depressed. Sister Mary Christopher helped him with his obstacles, visiting him two to three times a day to cheer him up. She made sure he was groomed and that he took part in activities to aid his recovery. “He thought so much of Sister MaryChristopher for what she did for him,” Nancy said. “She was so kind to everybody and always had time to visit all the patients in the convalescent center.”

Sister Mary Christopher often communicated with the patients’ family members too. Nancy recalls taking her father to the chapel each week. For those occasions when she couldn’t take him, Sister Mary Christopher would volunteer to make sure he was able to attend. “Sister Mary Christopher was often very complimentary of the patients to their family members, making them feel special,” Nancy recalled. “It was all the little acts of kindness Sister Mary Christopher would do that meant so much.”

When Nancy’s father became terminally ill, Sister Mary Christopher was right there for Nancy, praying with her for her father’s quick and peaceful death. Nancy remained in touch with Sister Christopher after her father’s death. When Sister Mary Christopher moved to Auburn in 2001, Nancy continued to ask other sisters about her so that she always knew what Sister Mary Christopher was doing.

“Over the years, I kept Sister Mary Christopher in my prayers for what she did for my father and for how kind she was to others,” Nancy said. “She left such an impact on me.”

When she learned that Sister Brannigan had died, Nancy made a gift in her memory.


Georgia Harrington Francis A. HarringtonSister Mary Petra Hart, RSM Mr. and Mrs. John V. Amato Albert and Elizabeth BucciSister Norella Hartnett, RSM Mary Ann Cornfi eld Joseph and Donna CramerEsther Hartogh Leon and Mary Hartogh Arlene ThomeMike Hartogh Leon and Mary Hartogh Arlene ThomeSandy Hartogh Leon and Mary HartoghLillian Hasley Leah Rae HighlyDorothy Hathaway Dolores McMullenKendra Palmer Hayes Stephen and Sharon GiesElizabeth B. Hays Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Montgomery, RSMAnna M. Healy Philip and Celene HealyPhilip H. Healy Philip and Celene HealyJean E. Heath Mr. Vernon HeathRalph and Lucille Heavrin Russell and Rita HeavrinSister Constance Heidewald, RSM Sister Rita Corkery, RSM Ms. Josephine R. Ferris Mrs. Stephanie HitznerMary Ann Helie Michael and Patricia TahySister Mary Alicia Hemmer, RSM John and Gail ChaseBob and Ida Henik John and Thelma RifeBill and Mary Hennessey Joanne Stevens and Tom JacksonDon and Blanche Hennessey Deloris and Anthony QuintFrances Hennessey M. Loretta ReidyJim Hennessey Deloris and Anthony QuintSister Barbara Henry, RSM Dr. Helena Lim, Pharm. D. Ellen SmithDonald I. Henry Ronald HenryJohn E. Henry Johna A. MaychrowitzMargaret G. Henry Johna A. MaychrowitzRobert E. Henry Ronald HenryMary Ann Herink Sister Rose Mary Kucera, RSM Rose KvideraFather Hess Thomas TraynorJames Loftus Hesse Kathleen King Hesse Thomas TraynorCarol Heuertz Deborah A. SedlacekJordon Heusinkueld Madeline R. BendorfBob Hickert Donna M. RothJim Hickert Donna M. RothCarl Hicok LaVonne DemuthEarl E. Hicok Alice HicokGeorge Hikido Mrs. Olga HikidoBetty Hill Linda RidihalghEunice Hinmon Denny and Carolyn BragetGeorge Hinmon Denny and Carolyn Braget

Patty Hinson Ms. Agnes DohertyFritz Hirschkorn Dr. William and Jeri SchlueterRose Mary Hite M. Loretta ReidySister Rita Hlas, RSM Bernadette HlasSister Jose Hobday, OSF Gaylord and Mary HauschildtHelen A. Hodges Roger and Debra BusseyRobert Hodges Roger and Debra BusseySister Mary Magdalen Hoey, RSM Albert and Susan AliotoDr. Julienne Hoff Mr. William R. HoffEric Hoffman Steve and Carol DoserRichard Hogan Thomas and Sandy HammrichDoug Hoggatt Gar and Marilyn McIndoeGeorge Hoggatt Gar and Marilyn McIndoeAnton Holden Jim and Pat CoutentosAntonette Holden Jim and Pat CoutentosGordon Holland Thomas and Sandy HammrichSister Mary Cephas Holland, RSM Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMSister Mary Ildephonse Holland, RSM Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMSister Mary Thomas Holland, RSM Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMHoward Holmes Ms. Louise Ondi-SeeleyHolub Family AnonymousStanley Holub AnonymousWallace Homitz Marilynne HomitzMargaret Jean Hood Bernard and Jo ErenbergerLoretta Hoon Thomas and Sandy HammrichElva Hornblower Thomas J. HornblowerAudrey Hornbrook John HornbrookCarl G. Hosch Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. JamasonMargaret Benedicta Hostak Lary and Barbara HostakCharles and Irene Hostetler Mary HostetlerGeorge Houser Dr. William and Jeri SchlueterIda Houser Gerry and Marijo Beasler Sister Elizabeth Derga, RSM Curtis J. SelzerLaurie Houts Fred and Katherine FurrerVirginia Furrer Houts Fred and Katherine FurrerTed Hovorka Joseph Warren HovorkaAnn Howard Julia HowardMichael Howard Julia HowardLyman and Marian Howe Gary and Cathy NewtonMary J. Howes Sylvia A. CampionThomas E. Howes Sylvia A. CampionJohn Hrynkow Sarah HrynkowMarge Hrynkow Sarah HrynkowJohn Huber Paul and Linda HuberLorraine Huber Paul and Linda Huber

Greg Griffi th Amy and Kurt HerkertAndrew Grober Paul and Carol TilkesLinda Groepper Buelane DaughertyCharlie Guerrero, Jr. Joan GillardVickie Guinasso Sisters and Staff of Marian Care Center, Burlingame, Calif.Joyce Gunnin Mary and Rick HanbyLoretta (Kolb) Gust Dorothy A. KaneHaage Family Robert and Pauline HaageArthur Haage Catherine M. HaageDolores Haage Catherine M. HaageMatt Hachman Patricia TrippetLeo and Florence Haennig Laverne VaskeRev. Joseph V. Haley, CM Ms. Lillian GamezCeil Halford M. Loretta ReidyClaus Halford M. Loretta ReidyElleeta Halford M. Loretta ReidyHarlan Halford M. Loretta ReidyKathleen D. Hall Cheryl BurkeChristopher Halla Howard HallaLorraine V. Halla Howard HallaSister Mary Lawrence Hallagan, RSM Robert BlaserMr. and Mrs. John Halloran Ms. Jeanne HalloranFred Halsteen Joan and Fred LaurienteMireya "Mitty" Hambleton Sister Mary Lorita Moffatt, RSMKatherine Joan Hamilton Forestry Consulting Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Steve and Brenda HamiltonSister Mary Arthur Hamilton, RSM Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Cincinnati, OhioDianne Hammrich Thomas and Sandy HammrichEdweena Hanby Mary and Rick HanbyJohn Hanby Mary and Rick HanbyFather Thomas G. Hand Walter and Paula Houck Marylyn SimonettiSister Mary Inez Hanley, RSM Dr. Katherine M. BradleyJames Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Keith BulifantLloyd P. and Dorothy M. Hansen Dale and Le Elyn MetzEllwyn Hanson Mrs. Helen HansonHelen Hanson Joyce P. HansonFrank and Bernadette Harbacheck Martha Barry Mary Ann BarryJosephine Murry Hardesty Ms. Nickie MarshallWilliam B. Harding Karen KlobassaLourdes Harkness Olive RaffaelliJohn Harover Curtis J. SelzerRichard Harover Kenneth O. SelzerHarrington Family Robert and Gertrude Weldon

Donald and Delores Hubka Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMEdie Huddleston Mercy High School, San FranciscoBetty Lou Huggins Fred HugginsClinton and Veronica Hughes Jim and Pat CoutentosDee Hughes Denny and Carolyn BragetFrank Hughes Jim and Pat Coutentos Frances HughesGeorge and Helen Hughes Jim and Pat CoutentosKathleen Hughes Frances Hughes Sisters of Marian Oaks, Burlingame, Calif.Regina Hughes Jim and Pat CoutentosMary Hurych Mary E. ValentaRose Mary Husak Peter and Marilyn HusakWilliam and Mary Husak Peter and Marilyn HusakPaul and Julia Huston Pauline H. MillerEvelyn Hylaszek Charles and Ellen BarthJoan Ilacqua Patricia and Jack BonannoLafaela Ilalio Mercy High School, San FranciscoMary Internicola Ms. Theresa BaldocchiRobert and Anne Marie Itsell Matthew and Susan ItsellJim Jackman AnonymousDick Jacobs Thomas TraynorGinny Jacobs Thomas TraynorJaeger Family Robert and Pauline HaageClara Jaeger Catherine M. HaageGeorge Jaeger Catherine M. HaageJan Marie Jaehrling R. Paul and Arlene JaehrlingRoyden and Florence Jaehrling R. Paul and Arlene JaehrlingParents of Joseph and Helen Jarzynka Joseph and Helen JarzynkaJose Jasmin Ms. Christina EsguerraDaniel Jasper Donald and Mary Jeanne ReckerFrank Jaszcz Margaret JaszczCindy Jerdee Francis and Lucille ReicksJames Jermyn Noel and Elizabeth MurrayRita M. Jesionowski Allan and Diane MulkaSister Rosemary Jewell, RSM Robert and Paula JewellDick Jodozi Thomas and Sandy HammrichBarbara Johnson Lorie O'SullivanKatherine Johnson Lorie O'SullivanSister Mary Lidwina Johnson, RSM Mrs. Sue DuffySister Mary Vivian Johnson, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ScholtenNancy Johnson Sister Maureen Hally, RSMRon Johnson Lorie O'SullivanSister Mary Bede Jonckheere, RSM Dennis and Caroline GabelDavid Jones Bonita J. Tompkins +Jonathan Jones Bonita J. Tompkins +


Katherine Keprogus Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMPeter Keprogus Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMXaida Keprogus Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMFrank Kepros Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMJames Kepros Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMMary Jean Kepros Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMPeter Kepros Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMRita Kepros Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMSophia Kepros Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMRahm Kermani Mrs. Eleanore KermaniCletus Kilburg Rosemary RolingJohn R. King Bonita J. Tompkins +Sister Mary Valeria King, RSM Ken and Margie WashburnSharon King Bonita J. Tompkins +Gilbert Kirwin Melanie PalmerKissling Family Amelia KisslingLoretta Kleve Francis and Lucille ReicksJennifer M. Kline Mrs. Rose C. Kline Janet and Russell KlineMarcie Klobassa Karen KlobassaVern Klobassa Karen KlobassaJohn Klose Kathy and Robert LangeGerald Kluesner Stephen and Janet NoonanGeorge Knipp M. Loretta ReidyBob Knoot Thomas TraynorKaren Knutsen-Saeger Mercy High School, San FranciscoEleanor Kocher Stan and Teresa DistelFrank Kocher Stan and Teresa DistelMiss Collette Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMMr. Francis Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMMr. Fred Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMMrs. Helena Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMMr. Henry Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMMr. Paul Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMMr. Thomas Koenig Sister Charleen Koenig, RSMSister Mary Leila Koeppe, RSM Helene A. UribeKofron Family Esther H. KofronJack Kofron Esther H. KofronJohn Kolb Dorothy A. KaneMarguerite Kolb Dorothy A. KaneSister Mary Laetitia Konecny, RSM Elizabeth LeelandAlbert Kopecky Lillian E. KopeckySister Mary Josephine Koschatzki, RSM Ms. Mary Ann C. Keirans Ms. Patricia A. SoehnelLouis and Helen Kostka Jim and Pat CoutentosWilliam Kotek Curtis J. Selzer

Robert Kozlowski Mrs. Janet KozlowskiLouis and Coletta Kramer James and Margery GraweVern Kramer James and Margery GraweKim Krapfl James and Margery GraweBill Kraus, Sr. Maureen LeytemBill Kraus, Jr. Maureen LeytemGert Kraus Maureen LeytemNick Krawczyk Julia HowardTheresa Krawczyk Julia HowardSharon Krenn Patricia MurphyArt Kress Edward J. ConlanGladys Kress Edward J. ConlanHenrietta Kress Edward J. ConlanJoe Kress Edward J. ConlanJohn Kress Edward J. ConlanLouie Kress Edward J. ConlanMarie Kress Edward J. ConlanSteve Kress Edward J. ConlanSylvia Kress Edward J. ConlanDavid Krivacek Vi KrivacekJoseph Krivacek Vi KrivacekSonny Krivacek Vi KrivacekLaurie Krolick Linda Ambrosini Mercy High School, San FranciscoSister Mary Florian Kuberski, RSM Leone E. MarkuckiSister Mary Sophia Kubiak, RSM Mr. Daniel A. MrozinskiAgnes Kucera Sister Rose Mary Kucera, RSM Rose KvideraPhilip Kucera Sister Rose Mary Kucera, RSM Rose KvideraTony "Vaclav" Kucera Sister Rose Mary Kucera, RSM Rose KvideraCaroline Kucharski Robert KucharskiMark Kucharski Robert KucharskiCulver and Joan Kuheng Laurie and Danny MayesGeorge W. and Mary Kuhn Vi KrivacekHugo Kuhn Vi KrivacekDelbert Kula Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyJean Hofferd Kula Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyLeroy Kula Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyRaymond and Emma Kula and Family Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyRaymond Kula, Jr. Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyVirgil Kula Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyVivian Kula Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyEdward and Cecelia Kulas Patricia and Thomas FournierRobert and Phyllis Kursch Arlis A. FordDorrance and Betty Kurt Lois Donovan Sister Mary Margaret Kurt, RSM Rita M. Martin

Willam Jones Mary and Rick HanbyCarol Jordan Family Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMWinona Joyce Warren and Catherine Mc CauslandMorgan Leigh Judd Jesse and Susan BeanSister Mary Chrysostom Judge, RSM Richard and Maureen SeylerFlorence Kalb Pete and Jeannie KalbVictor Kalb Pete and Jeannie KalbSister Eucharia Kampfschulte, RSM Ms. Dorothy M. KampfschulteRuth Kane Eileen BrennanKanellis Family Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMKann Family Lloyd A. VogtMary Karagon Donald and Sheila McEachenDavid Kauderer Thomas and Jane HuvaneFritz Kauffmann James KennedyJudy Kaufmann Thomas and Sandy HammrichMarie S. Kearns Richard and Mary SuttonSteve Kearns Richard and Mary SuttonFrieda Keegan Vincent KeeganLouise Kehoe George and Ruth DolimCathy Kelber Kevin and Kathleen CallaghanSister Mary Paschal Kelley, RSM Mr. Thomas Lettig Doug TaliaferroBernard Kelly Bernadette KellyGertrude Kelly Bernadette KellyJosephine Weber Kelly Mary Jo SchneiderMartin J. Kelly Mary Jo SchneiderMary Kelly Stella and Michael DaireRuth Kemp Donald W. Kemp John and Debra Kemp Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMTom Kenndey James KennedyBill Kennedy James KennedyClaudia Spitzenberger Kennedy James KennedyDawn Kennedy Nancy and Robert PadillaHenry and Bernice Kennedy James KennedyJack Kennedy James KennedyJohn F. Kennedy Thomas TraynorSister Mary Anastasia Kennedy, RSM Mary FitzgeraldSister Mary Valentine Kennedy, RSM Dr. and Mrs. Frederik S. Van ReesemaMike Kennedy James KennedyRobert Kennedy Thomas TraynorDan and Anne Kenzie Thomas and Kathy ConleyMargaret Anne Keohane Sister Maureen Hally, RSM Sisters and Staff of Marian Care Center, Burlingame, Calif.Angelo Keprogus Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMElena Keprogus Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMGeorge Keprogus Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSM

John and Ella Kurt Lois Donovan Sister Mary Margaret Kurt, RSM Rita M. MartinHenry Kurt Sister Mary Margaret Kurt, RSM Rita M. MartinJerry Kurt Sister Mary Margaret Kurt, RSM Rita M. MartinAnna Kvidera Rose KvideraFred Kvidera Rose KvideraLackwood Family Paul and Mary PhelanBerchman La Cour, Jr. Dwayne and Debra BellowVerre La Cour Dwayne and Debra BellowMary La Flamme Marilynne HomitzSister Elizabeth LaForest, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Michael Byrne Mrs. Dorothy KlimekSister Mary Ernest LaForge, RSM Versie L. JohnsonMichael Lamphier Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterSister Mary Paula Laney, RSM Mr. Paul J. WeidenhamerBruce Lange Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordDolores Lange Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordJerome Lanigan Charles and Joan BurkeJoseph and Mary Lanigan Charles and Joan BurkeLawrence Lanigan Charles and Joan BurkeMary Lanigan Charles and Joan BurkeLankas Family Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Angele, Jr.Lois Lapke Peter and Marilyn HusakZeno Lapke Peter and Marilyn HusakMary Paul LaPorte Edward and Therese RabishKeith Large Jean and Raymond O'NeilVera Lask Daisy W. WisherLattner Family Paul and Mary PhelanJames R. Laubacher Thomas and Barbara LaubacherThomas E. Laubacher Helen LaubacherSister Mary Sparks Lavey, RSM Ms. Carolyn S. DavisSister Mary Dorothy LaVigne, RSM Jean and Gary Foster Fred Huggins Elizabeth Leeland Donald and Patsy Peiffer Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSM Shirley TudorMary Law Dolores McMullenTony Law Dolores McMullenLawrence Family Kenneth and Judith SchneidermanDr. Sharon Lawrenehuk Alan KukurkaLola Leary Dan and Mary LearyRobert E. Lee Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMBob and Verle Leehey James LeeheyDaniel Leeland Elizabeth LeelandLee Leeland Elizabeth LeelandBetty Leichsenring Pauline H. Miller



Ginny Lucas Marjorie ReidyFrancis Ludwig Marge LudwigLoella C. Luster Charles F. LusterRita M. Luster Charles F. LusterJudy Lykins John and Thelma RifeEvelyn Lyman Olsen Carl OlsenSister Mary Roberta Lyness, RSM Robert and Rosemary McAleer Jerry McCuskerSister Mary Consilia Lynskey, RSM Gorgann C. Chiozza June T. PetersDonald Maas Patricia MaasPatricia Maas Brockman Patricia MaasElisa Macapinlac Anna and Ramon BalmoriSister Mary Loyola MacDonald, RSM Marjorie Addy M. E. Albouze Gorgann C. Chiozza Donald and Jacqueline Lofi ngFr. Camillus MacRory, O.F.M., cap Sister Maureen Hally, RSMSister Mary Jarlath Madigan, RSM Mary Fitzgerald Andrew H. MagnusMary G. Maher Mrs. Violet H. Chancey Genoveva De Lemos John and Martha QuinnRobert Mailea Cindy and George MeekAndy and Mildred Majewski Jerry and Peggy MajewskiFrank and Elizabeth Majewski Jerry and Peggy MajewskiJoseph Majewski Jerry and Peggy MajewskiPeter G. Malonis Mary T. MalonisGeorge Mangas Lucille L. MangasBlanche Mangold AnonymousEarl Mangold Marjorie ReidyMr. and Mrs. Clair Mangold AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Jim Mangold AnonymousJohn Earl Mangold AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Leon Mangold AnonymousMary V. Mangold Anonymous Marjorie ReidyRay Mangold AnonymousBernice Manheim Elaine ZantBill Manheim Elaine ZantSister Helen Manion, RSM Richard and Norene ScholzSister Agnes Mary Mansour, RSM Dr. Katherine M. Bradley Ms. Rose L. EvartsVinvent Marchi Mercy High School, San FranciscoGirard N. Marcotte Mrs. Marlene MarcotteSteven Marcotte Mrs. Marlene MarcotteThomas Marlowe Michael and Elaine SheehanDr. G. W. Marme Joyce A. MarmeCarol Marshall Maryanne RavanoHelen Marshall Shannon and Joe Marshall

Jean Marshall Thomas and Sandy HammrichBilly Martin Rita M. MartinDan Martin Rita M. MartinSister Joan Martin, RSM Steve Knight Connie and Alan RonnebaumJoe Martin Rita M. MartinKaren Martin Sister Judy Morasci, RSMKathleen Martin Rita M. MartinMary Martin Rita M. MartinPatrick Marzen Stacie and Shane MarzenGene Mauer Paul and Carol TilkesGertrude Mauer Paul and Carol TilkesOrville C. Mauer Mary MauerRobert Mauer Paul and Carol TilkesMausser Family Kenneth and Judith SchneidermanBetty Mausser Joe and Nancy MausserRita May Ann TrumbleFernando and Teresa Maza Stan and Teresa Distel Marina and Fern MazaLinda Mc Causland Warren and Catherine Mc CauslandBob McAdoo Patricia McAdooEdward McAleer Irene McAleerHugh and Anna McAleer Irene McAleer Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMMargery McAleer Irene McAleerSister Mary Pierre McAleer, RSM Pat and Renee Burke Kevin and Donna Ellis Irene McAleer M. Loretta Reidy Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMTim McAleer M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyFr. Peter McCarthy Mary and Rick HanbyThomas McCarthy Ms. Mary P. McCarthyMcCarty Family Florence A. BlackMargaret McCartney Christine WinskiTheresa McCool Thomas TraynorRosemary McCormick George and Ruth DolimEd McCusker Jerry McCuskerRon McCusker Jerry McCuskerRay and Cecilia McDermott Mary Ann and John DobrovolnyJoseph McDevitt Maryanne RavanoSister Mary Gertrude McDevitt, RSM Dorothy Barton George and Mary Lou Van AntwerpMary McDevitt Maryanne RavanoMcDonald Family Elaine YoungSister Mary Clarence McDonald, RSM AnonymousGertrude McDonnell Drs. Janet Merfeld and Kevin MurrayOle McDonnell Drs. Janet Merfeld and Kevin MurrayHelen McEachen Donald and Sheila McEachen

Harlan Leichsenring Pauline H. MillerJohn C. Leipelt, Sr Ms. Karen L. LeipeltLeMire Family Mary E. HiaeshutterKay Lemon Martin FayLinus Lentz Elsie LentzFather Leonard Thomas TraynorGabriel and Pedy Leopando Arlette LeonJean Lester George LesterSolene Levendofsky Donna M. RothRichard M. Levine Carole LevineJoseph Ley Jean and Raymond O'NeilOlga Ley Jean and Raymond O'NeilJack Leytem Maureen LeytemLenore Leytem Maureen LeytemCarl and Esther Lieb Donna and Thomas LiebAnn R. Liebst Natopakama BittersweetAlan K. Lim Dr. Helena Lim, Pharm. D.William O. Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Baker Arma Beauchamp Chiefl and Womens Golf Association, Chiefl and, Fla. Brian Chodoroff Mr. James Edmunds David and Kim VermeylenGrace Lipianic Karen KlobassaLeonard Lippert Thomas and Sandy HammrichSister Mary Anthony Livingston, RSM John and Carole Livingston Michael and Kelly MartinConcepcion Llaguno Sisters and Staff of Marian Care Center, Burlingame, Calif.Christina Llemos Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMVincent LoBianco Shirley LoBiancoJohn J. Locher, Jr. John F. and Laura LocherRobert and Josephine Lockwood Frank and Jamia DailyLoebig Family Sister Mary K. Doughan, RSM Audrey A. WalmsleyGordon Lokke Ms. Ann LokkePio Lommori Colleen Shannon SoraccoGerri Rubin Lonergan Kathleen and Scott Hammond Martha KulischMary M. Long Mr. Marcel ViensJose Lopez Augustine and Ruth FloresElsie Lord Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordMel Lorenzen Thomas and Sandy HammrichWilliam Lotz Barbara WeissJoseph R. Loufek John and Debra KempLucille W. Loufek John and Debra KempKay Lowe Roxanne SundellLois Lower Thomas and Kathleen AllerWilliam Lower Thomas and Kathleen Aller

John Joe McEllistrim James and Patricia FogartyJane McGarrahan Perrie and Helen ArensJohn and Mame McGarry Charles and Joan BurkeGeorgene McGee Kathy Mathews Mercy High School, San FranciscoNita McGee Colleen Shannon SoraccoMajorie McGettigan Howard EggersMcGrane Family Francis PalmersheimJohanna McGrath Lawrence E. McGrathRichard McGrath Judy McGrathJenny McGuire Family Jenny McGuireRobert McGuire Jean McGuireWilliam J. McGuire Mrs. William J. McGuireCarol McInnes George and Ruth DolimKatharina Elisabeth McIntyre Pete WoodJim McKee John FitzGeraldSister Lucille McKillop, RSM Frank and Tzighereda SchindlerSister Roselina McKillop, RSM Patricia and Edward Arman Frank and Tzighereda SchindlerDavid McMahon Patricia and Steve McMahonDon McMullen Dolores McMullenGeorge McMullen Dolores McMullenLee McMullen Dolores McMullenLee McMullen, Jr. Dolores McMullenNan McMullen Dolores McMullenWilliam and Annice McMurldroch Kathryn A. LingSister Mary Aloysius McNamara, RSM Joseph Warren HovorkaMiles McNaught John FitzGeraldSean McNeal Bennie and Viola PospisilNolasco McPhillips Charles and Phyllis McDonaldMcWhinney Family Jon and Kay McWhinneySister Rita Meagher, RSM T.C. and Mary KleinJohn and Mary Meaney Thomas and Helen HildMartin Meaney Family Thomas and Helen HildMike Means Dolores McMullenDr. John Meany Rose Marie MeanySister Elizabeth Marie Mee, RSM Elizabeth A. Dossa The Most Reverend Pierre Du Maine Ms. Maria Elena Enage Michael E. Flaherty Sandra Flaherty Harry and Jean Hastie Marilynne Homitz Charles and Joan Lawson Agnes Marie Mahoney Marina and Fern Maza Gary and Mary Montague Ms. Lorraine Pagan Catherine Regan Sally Selner Colleen Shannon Soracco Ms. Tanya Spishak Jeanne Sullivan Mr. Kevin Sullivan Cherie Thibodeaux Mrs. Patricia Turay Patricia West


Viola Monaghan Mary HostetlerMr. and Mrs. Earl Montgomery Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Montgomery, RSMNorman Montiz Colleen Shannon SoraccoSister Mary Dennis Mooney, RSM Donna M. JaquithLinda Jackson Moore Erin and Ted MulvaneyAnne S. More Richard and Mary SuttonGreg Morris Jim and Roberta GilmoreSister Mary Rosellen Mortimore, RSM Mr. and Mrs. David V. StarkSister Maris Mularkey, RSM Rita Burke Joan and James MalatestaLorena Muller Del and Elizabeth DakeDorothy Mundt Mrs. Betty MundtWilliam Mundt Mrs. Betty MundtSister Evelyn Munoz, RSM Ms. Deborah JohnsonFidel Murillo Elena MurilloFr. Joseph Murphy M. Loretta ReidyMargaret Murphy Jane Cunningham Patricia and Thomas MurphyMary Murphy Jane Cunningham Patricia and Thomas MurphyMildred M. Murphy Edmund J. Murphy, Jr.Terence Murphy Edmund J. Murphy, Jr.Sister Mary Assumpta Murray, RSM Benton Clifford John and Mary SimsJames Murray, Sr. Karen KlobassaJohn and Audrey Murray Drs. Janet Merfeld and Kevin MurrayMary Murray Karen KlobassaTom and Barbara Murray Patricia and Thomas FournierGene Muscat John FitzGeraldEsther Muzzy Mrs. Betty MundtJames and Ella Nachazel AnonymousAntoinette Nadler Mary Ann and Robert FekechNancy Nardelli Bonita J. Tompkins +Albert and Moreba Nassif Alberta RogersEd Neafsey Sister Mary Lorita Moffatt, RSM Colleen Shannon SoraccoBob Negro Ann F. NegroTom Negro Ann F. NegroSister Stella Neill, RSM Christ the King Housing Services, Inc. Des Moines, Iowa William and Frances Fedak Steve Knight Ms. Sharon C. Neill Melissa and Robert Pence Kevin and Nancy Smith Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSMAndrew Nelson Jerry and Peggy MajewskiLou Nelson Jerry and Peggy MajewskiNenig Family William and Ruth WhittersEllen K. Neuhaus Joe and Cynthia NeuhausTheodore H. Neuhaus Joe and Cynthia Neuhaus

Tom Neuzil Elena MurilloSister Mary Sophia Newcomb, RSM Doris Newcomb Mr. Marcel ViensKay Neyens Mary Ellen OglesbyIrma Nice Dolores NiceGeorge and Rosemary Nicholson Dr. Mary P. Tarbox and Dr. Robert NicholsonSister Dolores Marie Nieratka, RSM Dr. Katherine M. BradleyEmily Niewola Sister Jane Meuse, RSMMichelle Niles Donna and Dewain FluckigerSister Martina Nolan, RSM Mr. Victor J. WestmanBarbara Norgard Mercy High School, San FranciscoJames Normanly Mr. John CesariJames Nowak Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMJulianna Nowak Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMMary Nowak Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMRose Sanders Oakes Karen P. SandersFrancis Oberreuter Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterMark Oberreuter Donald and Jan FlynnSister Mary Venardine Obertin, RSM Mary and Michael Lieberman Ms. Lorraine TillrockFrancis T. O'Boyle Patrick D. and Judith T. O'BoyleElsie O'Brien Robert O'BrienJack O'Brien Robert O'BrienJack W. O'Brien Robert O'BrienJim O'Brien Marlene and Robert SchulteMargaret O'Brien Ms. Joanne O'BrienMargaret "Peggy" O'Brien Robert O'BrienMaud O'Brien Robert O'BrienBob O'Brien James T. O'BrienRose Marie O'Brien James T. O'BrienVincent and Alma O'Brien Marlene and Robert SchulteDenis O'Connor Stella and Michael DaireMargaret O'Connor M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyMichael O'Connor Diva Mercurio O'ConnorPaul J. O'Connor Helen M. O'ConnorElizabeth O'Donnell Jim and Michele DupreyFrieda Oehl Madeline R. BendorfCatherine Oglesby Mary Ellen OglesbyCorliss Olander Julia OlanderJames Olander Julia OlanderSister Francesca Oldham, RSM Darlene E. Oldham David and Debra OldhamFrank and Edith Oldham Darlene E. OldhamSister Mary Ellen Oldham, RSM Darlene E. Oldham David and Debra OldhamMichael D. Oldham Darlene E. Oldham David and Debra Oldham

Mrs. Helen Whelan Garnet and Hannah WynneKay Mee Karen KlobassaFannie Meehan Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterSister Mary Michaeline Meehan, RSM Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterSister Mary Jean Meier, RSM Ivan and Philippa HoustonHarry Meisel Mrs. Florence MeiselRafael Mendoza John and Marie RouseSister Mary Concepta Meno, RSM Olive RaffaelliJean Merchant Family Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMKathleen Merfeld Drs. Janet Merfeld and Kevin Murray Michael J. MerfeldVirginia Merrill Elaine ZantCatherine Metivier Philip and Celene HealyJohn Metivier Philip and Celene HealyLeo Metoyer, Sr. Dwayne and Debra BellowVirgist Metoyer Dwayne and Debra BellowCarl and Lisette Metz Dale and Le Elyn MetzHerbert Meyer Rachel SchemmelMgbakor Family Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMMary Micon Amy and Kurt HerkertLucille M. Middleton Dr. Katherine M. BradleyMaria Mihailoff Genoveva De LemosWladimir Mihailoff Genoveva De LemosDorothy Mihm Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMEdward Miller David and Gloria CowguillFrank Miller Lillian MillerHarold A. Miller Pauline H. MillerHelen "Duff" Miller Linda AmbrosiniJohn and Ona Miller Nadine E. MillerMother Joseph Miller, RSM Ms. Marcia T. MillerSister Mary Damian Miller, RSM Ms. Marcia T. MillerSister Mary Lucia Miller, RSM Ms. Marcia T. MillerStanley Miller David and Gloria CowguillVerne E. Miller Nadine E. MillerThe Frank Miller Sisters Paul S. PetersonSister Mary Milligan, RSHM Anita ZiebeAlice Milmore Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMMary Clare McGuire-Mobbs Carol A. MobbsSister Mary Sheila Molony, RSM Ruth A. Ransom Darlene and Lee SchmidtEd Monaghan Mary HostetlerJane Monaghan Marjorie ReidyJerry Monaghan M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyMatthew Monaghan Mary HostetlerVince Monaghan M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie Reidy

Rick Oldham David and Debra OldhamSister Mary Jude O'Leary, RSM Rose and Ed LodiSister Mary Raymund O'Leary, RSM Cynthia DedinasSister Marie Francis Olinger, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Duane DevlinCarl Martin Olsen, Jr. Carl OlsenCharles Olsen Monica OlsenSister Rita Mary Olszewski, RSM Ms. Julie M. TelangO'Mara Family Martin FayJoe O'Neal Mary and Terence LoughranAgnes O'Neil Jean and Raymond O'NeilDewey O'Neil Jean and Raymond O'NeilDolly O'Neill Maureen CeccarelliRobert O'Neill Arlene ThomeFr. Daniel O'Reilly Mary and Rick HanbyPamela Ann Ornellas Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. OrnellasHelen Orth Deborah A. SedlacekDolores Ortiz Garnet and Hannah WynneR. Ortiz Mrs. Pressie AceroS. Ortiz Mrs. Pressie AceroHelen L. Orvis Ralph and Helen WeberDorothy O'Shea Peter O'SheaMichael O'Shea Peter O'SheaSean O'Shea Peter O'SheaGene O'Sullivan Lorie O'SullivanJohn O'Sullivan Lorie O'SullivanKevin O'Sullivan Lorie O'SullivanLois O'Sullivan Lorie O'SullivanThomas Otte Steven and Evette OtteHelen Otting James and Margery GraweSister Mary Gregory Owens, RSM Michael and Mary FioreE. Pablo Mrs. Pressie AceroG. Pablo Mrs. Pressie AceroFidel Pacheco Stan and Teresa DistelGuadalupe Pacheco Stan and Teresa DistelRose Pacini Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMRichard Paganelli Mr. John CesariElwood Page Thomas and Sandy HammrichCharlotte Mary Skene Palmer Melanie PalmerPalmersheim Family Francis PalmersheimClara Paolinelli AnonymousNicholas Papapietro Mrs. Christina PapapietroBetty Papp Elaine ZantMike Papp Elaine ZantPara Family Mrs. Pressie AceroMarcel Parnell Mercy High School, San Francisco



Mildred Pusteoska Maxine UpahJosephine Putthoff Colleen Shannon SoraccoMarita Quinlan Arlene ThomeJohn Quinn John and Martha QuinnMargaret M. Quinn John and Martha QuinnAnton and Viola Quint Deloris and Anthony QuintJune Quissre Ms. Josephine R. FerrisLouise Racine Bobbi Racine DeVriesRahe Family Esther H. Kofron Sister Kathy Thornton, RSMEsther Rahe Norm RaheSister Mary Judith Rapin, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. RapinSister Mary Victorine Rapin, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Wayne P. RiffelJohn D. Rarig Patricia WestAlice Rayhons Darlene E. OldhamEmma Rayhons Darlene E. OldhamJohn and Beatta Rayhons Darlene E. OldhamLeonard Rayhons Darlene E. OldhamAl and Ethel Recker Donald and Mary Jeanne ReckerArdith Redd Gail AndradeMadonna Redmond Rita M. MartinJames Reed Gail AndradeSister Kathleen Regalia, RSM John HossfeldRegan Family Jon and Kay McWhinneyEmily Rego Ms. Antoinette RegoTony Rego Ms. Antoinette RegoSister Jane Reichmuth, RSM Charles and Beth ChevalierJerome Reicks Francis and Lucille ReicksRev. Msgr. Leander Reicks Francis and Lucille ReicksNeal Reicks Francis and Lucille ReicksVictor and Mary Reicks Francis and Lucille ReicksClement Reidy M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyKay Reidy M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidyMartin Reidy M. Loretta Reidy Marjorie ReidySadie Reidy M. Loretta ReidyPoly Reif Mrs. Lynn O'ConnellSister Mary Flavian Reisner, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Ghassan E. MadyWilliam Renner Susan and James Anderson Richard and Kelly RennerBob Reu Mary L. ReuDonna Reyman Mr. Theodore A. ReymanSister Rena Ricci, RSM Dr. Helena Lim, Pharm. D. Ms. Lorraine Pagan Ellen SmithKathy Ricciardi Thomas and Barbara LaubacherCraig R. Richardson Thomas and Rebecca Richardson

Walton K. Richardson Thomas and Rebecca RichardsonArdell Ries Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMHarold Ries Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMRalph and Mary Ries Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMRay Ries Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMWayne and Gladys Rife John and Thelma RifeJeanne Rife Tarrens John and Thelma RifeGerald and Frances Riley Marjorie ReidyMarlene Ritterbush Marina and Fern MazaMarie Roberts Mr. John M. RobertsWayne Robertson Mary and Rick HanbyCatherine M. Robinson Patricia and Steve McMahonMable Rodarte Pat SeedsTony Rodgers Dolores McMullenMartin Roemig Madeline R. BendorfBill Rogers Robert O'BrienFrank Rogers Robert O'BrienMargaret Rogers Robert O'BrienRaymond J. Rogers Brittany SoraccoJulia Rokes Ronald StahleLavonne Roling Rosemary RolingOrville Roling Rosemary RolingSylvester Roling Rosemary RolingJoseph Romo Rose RosenbergerMary Romo Rose RosenbergerGeorge Patrick Rork Michael and Linda RorkKevin Rork Michael and Linda RorkLucille Rork Michael and Linda RorkMargie Rork Michael and Linda RorkSister Mary Rosanna Rork, RSM Karen S. Cotter Michael and Linda RorkPatrick Rork Michael and Linda RorkPaul Edward Rork Michael and Linda RorkLawrence "Fritz" Rosonke Marie A. BiwerStephan and Mary Rosonke Marie A. BiwerBerta Ross Mary and Rick HanbyCarol Ross Mary and Rick HanbyDelbert Roth Donna M. RothElmer Roth Thomas and Sandy HammrichSister Mary Celeste Rouleau, RSM Nina Hardman Gale Nasser Agnes PetersRobert Rowan St. Gabriel School, San Francisco, Calif.Colleen Rozman Larry and Norinne RozmanChristina Ruiz Mark RuizArthur Rupert Michael and Linda Rork

Kathryn Parsons Sandra P. PollardSandra Parsons Sandra P. PollardPasbach Family Laurie A. FarnanTerryl Pasker Bonita J. Tompkins +Mary Pat Patterson Jim PattersonSister Mary Geraldine Pavek, RSM David J. Byrnes Elizabeth Byrnes Joe and Cynthia NeuhausSister Mary Rosalie Pawlowski, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Ghassan E. MadyPellizzer Family Sister Rita Fantin, RSMEnrichetta Peri Irma PeriRobert Peri Irma PeriSister Joanna Marie Perry, RSM Brian and Laura Large & FamilyVera Peters Pauline H. MillerBarbara Peterson Mr. Eugene PetersonGinny Petitgout Maureen LeytemSister Mary Georgetta Petrimoulx, RSM Michael and Patricia TahyRay Petrzelka David and Judith WilkinOtto and Antonie Peyser John R. PeyserPhelan Family Paul and Mary PhelanSister Eleanor Phelan, RSM Mary Therese McCormickJerry Picardo Frank and Genia PicardoJean Pierce James KennedySarah L. Pietrantoni Lewis J. PietrantoniSister Mary Evangeline Pike, RSM Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. BlakesleyBro. Lowell Pirnie Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyTom and Lolly Pirnie Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyThomas Plevin Michael and Elaine SheehanEster Pochini Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSMJohn Poels Maria PoelsGenoveva Polewhc Genoveva De LemosJosef Polewhc Genoveva De LemosCharles Joseph Poposki Janina PacerClaire and Florian Poposki Janina PacerEllen Pors Fred and Bonnie BertettaFrank Portman Mavie PortmanAlice Pospisil Deborah A. SedlacekJacob Pospisil Bennie and Viola PospisilDoloras Powers Jim and Pat CoutentosJoseph Praska, Sr. Pat and Renee BurkeRandy Praska Pat and Renee BurkeRegina Praska Pat and Renee BurkeBarbara Pratt Deloris and Anthony QuintWilliam Pritchard Ms. Josephine R. FerrisSister Mary Camille Prodzinski, RSM Gary and Catherine CarlsonSister Mary Alfred Przelomski, RSM Mary Ellen Lund

Thomas Russell Mary and Rick HanbyArthur and Delphine Rutkowski Ms. Cynthia A. RutkowskiAmbrose Ryan Bernadette RyanEdmund Ryan Harold and Marian WardJames and Ellen Ryan Bernadette RyanJeri Ryan Robert and Patricia ThorsenJim Ryan Jerry and Peggy Majewski Bernadette RyanJohn and Kathleen Ryan William and June RyanSister Mary Alexia Ryan, RSM Thomas and Mary DeLilleSister Monica Ryan, RSM Bernadette Ryan Katie SchmidtTerry Ryan Bernadette RyanTom Ryan Bernadette RyanPete Salazar Augustine and Ruth FloresFelicisimo Samaniego Salome SamaniegoC. Sanchez Mrs. Pressie AceroP. Sanchez Mrs. Pressie AceroEugene S. Sandor Mrs. LaVonne M. SandorSteve Sandor Mrs. LaVonne M. SandorAmerigo Sansoe Louise SansoeFrank Santi Sister Judy Morasci, RSMAda Santilocchi Joan and Fred LaurienteSasan Family Ms. Michelle BergeronJoanne Sassatelli Jean SassatelliSally Sattler Steven and Susan KullanderSister Mary Kathleen Saunders, RSM Besong Family Leo and Norma Drilling Joyce A. Marme Rita and Joe SantanaAnna C. Sauser Kathleen TrawickeMr. and Mrs. Mihoel Savinik Katherine CreedonEva Sbrana Sandy BonickOlinto Sbrana Sandy BonickJoAnn Scanlan Jack ScanlanMary Scanlon Sister Mary Julia Kepros, RSMSister Patricia Scanlon, RSM Walter and Jo Ann BeckerJoseph Scattini Sister Toni Lynn Gallagher, RSMScherrman-Barry Families Emmett and Ann ScherrmanSister Mary Helene Schiappacasse, RSM Mrs. Agatha Pfeiffer KalkanisEdmund Schiller Family Rosemary ByrneSister Mary Angelita Schissel, RSM Mr. and Mrs. James M. SchisselSister Mary Johnita Schissel, RSM Mr. and Mrs. James M. SchisselWilliam and Sophie Schlueter Dr. William and Mrs. Jeri SchlueterKathleen L. Schmidt Gerald E. SchmidtNorbert and Helen Schmitt Irene McAleerRobert and Joyce Schmitt Irene McAleerTheodore and Frances Schmitt Irene McAleer


Donald Shanahan Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterEllen Marie Shanahan Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterMary Patricia Shanahan Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterSister Mary Thomas Shanley, RSM Thomas and Jane HuvaneRichard Shannon Colleen Shannon SoraccoJoseph Sheehan Michael and Elaine SheehanEdmund Sheerin Janet Sheerin, Ph.D.Juliana Molloy Shields Mr. John V. Shields, Jr.Sandra Shields Patricia BuehlerSister Mary Ann Shimek, RSM Anita and Robert Barrett Gerald and Patricia Beer Dale and Deb Bisbee Wilbert and Betty Bonine Mary Conrad Anne Conrad Duffy Jane F. Dorman Bernard Drahozal Michael and Janice Drahozal Leo and Norma Drilling Sister Susan Dunnwald, RSM Lisa and Daniel Edwards David and Barbara Fischer Emma Gallagher Janet Gray Mike and Rose Harrison Mary and Leon Hartogh Stanley and Jeanne Hlas Kathy Holden Ronald and Arlene Holden Margaret and Richard Hyndman Lillian E. Kopecky Irene McAleer Loretta Marie Miller Mary L. Morgan Cecilia Navratil Rose Noonan Melissa and Robert Pence Mary L. Reu Sandra and Gene Richards Norman and Karen Sasek Darlene and Lee Schmidt Kenneth and Judith Schneiderman Darlene E. Schwendinger William and Catherine Sheka Luella Shimek Sister Mary Ann Shimek, RSM + Donald and Helen Smith David and Mona Smith Sister Theresa Ann Spitz, RSM James and Joanne Trcka Jerome and Phyllis Trzil Richard and Liz ValliereRobert Shinn Dick and Fran ShinnClara Siegert Edward J. ConlanWalt Siegert Edward J. ConlanHelen Silvers Robert and Mary Ellen DunfordJoyce Simmons Ellen SmithIrene Ondrejech Simon Ms. Susan KosmoJune Simonetti Lorraine MaguireSister Mary Patrice Sinnott, RSM Margaret S. BrittonJerry Sinnwell Catherine SinnwellJohn Sinnwell Catherine SinnwellLeo Sinnwell Family Catherine SinnwellSister Mary of the Holy Name Jerry PinsSisters of Mercy Irene MihailoffSisters of Notre Dame de Namur Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Montgomery, RSM

Sisters who taught at Sacred Heart in Waterloo, Iowa Paul and Mary Lou WolterSisters who taught at St. John in Waterloo, Iowa Paul and Mary Lou WolterSisters who taught in Independence, Iowa Anonymous Ms. Judith A. RiggsLeo Sitter Ms. Linda N. Damon Ms. Marge Davis Mr. Richard Patterson Rachael and Shaun Risley Mr. William M. Stuart Ms. Elizabeth Webster and Mr. John H. LaddC.L. Smith Kenneth O. SelzerMaridale Smith Marina and Fern MazaSister Mary Dolora Smith, RSM Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PurdyRamona Smith Kenneth O. SelzerTerri Smith Paul and Linda HuberWalter Smith Dolores SmithDixie Snell Mary and Rick HanbyJames Snell Mary and Rick HanbyPaxton Snively Mary L. ReulaVergne Ann D. Snoddy Gail AndradeRita Martin Snow Robert Snow FamilyFrank Snyder Martin FayJuanita Soeder Ms. Deborah JohnsonElsa Soracco Colleen Shannon SoraccoAlbert Soto Mercy High School, San FranciscoDionisio Soto Rodolfo and Fortunata SotoRemedios Soto Rodolfo and Fortunata SotoMary Soukup Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSMMilo Soukup Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSMJim Spaight Thomas and Sandy HammrichJoe Sperfslage Bernadette RyanEvartt Spinle Thomas TraynorMyrtle Spinner Charles F. LusterJoseph and Henrietta Spitzenberger James KennedyJudy Spitzenberger James KennedySt. Lawrence, Lansing Mich. Nursing Degree Class of 1955 Sharon AndersonSt. Patrick's Academy, Chicago,Faculty, 1948 - 1952 Ms. Susan A. MattCarol Stahle Dolores McMullen Ronald StahleCarl and Elaine Stallman Nadine E. MillerCarmela Stannard Timothy and Anie FraneyEdson Stannard Timothy and Anie FraneyKathleen Stanton Cecilia PreteMary J. Stapleton Jacqueline GavinStappenbeck Family Frank P. GibsonDavid Stargill Dolores McMullen

Mr. and Mrs. Roman Schmitz LaVonne DemuthRobert Schmitz Marie A. BiwerWilliam Schmitz Marie A. BiwerEarla Schneider Mary Jo SchneiderFrank P. Schneider Mary Jo SchneiderJack Schneider Mary Jo SchneiderLois A. Schneider Mary Jo SchneiderSister Mary Angela Schneider, RSM Jennifer JoyceSister Mary Celeste Schneider, RSM Robert and Helen Majzler Ms. Joan C. SchmittSchneiderman Family Kenneth and Judith SchneidermanAlden Schoberl Thomas and Sandy HammrichPat Schoeberl AnonymousJoAnnah Schonebeck Steve and Carol DoserGary Schor Theresa BradleyMike Schor Theresa BradleySister Mary Eugene Schriner, RSM Joe and Cynthia NeuhausSchroeder-Welch Families Peggy and James MeekHarry and Sara Schroeder Marjorie ReidyPatrick and Joyce Schuelter Dr. William and Mrs. Jeri SchlueterRichard and LuAnna Schuelter Dr. William and Mrs. Jeri SchlueterBruce Schulte Dianne ShintoClarence Schulte Dianne ShintoHazel Schulte Dianne ShintoHenry and Helen Schulte Marlene and Robert SchulteLeanna Schulte Marlene and Robert SchulteSchumacher Family Laurie A. FarnanRita Schuster Bernadette RyanWilliam and Marie Schwers Bernadette RyanSchwinn Family Paul and Mary PhelanJeri Scurr Patricia and Steve McMahonJohn J. and Marie Sebetka Joan SebetkaMargery Secunda Mary M. DraftaRichard L. Sedlacek Deborah A. SedlacekSister Elizabeth Sedlmayer, RSM Mrs. Helen C. Redfi eldJohn Segedin Howard HallaLeo and Nita Selenger Paul and Jan RobertsonSister Mary Regina Selenke, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Robert BestJake and Elizabeth Selzer Curtis J. Selzer Kenneth O. SelzerLloyd Selzer Curtis J. Selzer Kenneth O. SelzerWallace Selzer Curtis J. Selzer Kenneth O. SelzerWilliam Selzer Curtis J. Selzer Kenneth O. SelzerEdward Seng Terri ChristoffersenVivian Seng Terri Christoffersen

Neal R. Stark Scott and Terri StarkWalter and Helen Staskowski Mrs. Barbara S. MilbauerTerri Statler Gar and Marilyn McIndoeGary Steffen M. Loretta ReidyRuth Fenelon Steimel Joan GarnerAlbert and Eileen Steinbrech Sister Mauritia Soukup, RSMSister Rosalie Steinmiller, RSM Mr. Patrick CurtinJoan Maule Stern Joan Del SeccoStevenson Family Kenneth and Judith SchneidermanPaul and Mary Stewart Pauline H. MillerSister Anne Marie Stickling, RSM Anonymous Leo and Mary Lou HarmsMarjorie A. Stocking Lance and Lorraine Cameron James and Marie Castagna Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duda Chuck J. Homan Ms. Kathleen Lentocha Carol Linneman Keith and Mary Mulkeran Jerome and Margaret Stocking Laurence Stocking Mr. and Mrs. John TateCarly Stowell Rita BarichievichBob Straka Thomas TraynorFrank Strong Thomas TraynorStubbe Family Kenneth and Judith SchneidermanGeorge Sudmeier Laura SudmeierSister Mary Carmen Sugiyama, RSM June WisecarverHelen Sullivan Warren and Catherine Mc CauslandGary Sundell Roxanne SundellMichele Sundell Roxanne SundellSheila Sundell Roxanne SundellMarcel Susbilla St. Gabriel School, San Francisco, Calif.Sister Mary Regina Sutton, RSM Tina and Taylor Cline Rose and Ed Lodi Johna A. Maychrowitz Frank and Kathleen Medcalf Teresa Paglieroni, PH.D. Michele Perussina Maureen and Rea Puccinelli Richard and Mary SuttonLudwig Svoboda Curtis J. SelzerSister Mary Laurentina Taffee, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Ghassan E. MadyTheodore Taheny Mercy High School, San FranciscoLoretta Tarbox Dr. Mary P. Tarbox and Dr. Robert NicholsonRobert Tarbox Dr. Mary P. Tarbox and Dr. Robert NicholsonDorothy Teicheira Cindy and George MeekThomas Tencza Deborah Canepa-TenczaCharles L. "Bud" Terry Suzanne FinklangSister Mary Pauline Theisen, RSM Mr. and Mrs. James H. DraskaEdward K. Thode Kathleen JohnstonDelmar Thoman Margaret Shanahan - OberreuterWilliam Thomas, III Elizabeth A. Thomas



Sister Rose Van Vliet, RSM Timothy and Noreen LausterCharles Van Vooren Linda RidihalghVera Van Vooren Linda RidihalghJoseph L. Vandewalle Bernadine VandewalleWilma, Joe and Ronald Vanourney Irene McAleerAl and Mare Vaske Laverne VaskeArt Vaske Laverne VaskeBob Vaske Laverne VaskeFrances Vaske Laverne VaskeJerry Vaske Laverne VaskeEugene and Agnes Veach Pete and Jeannie KalbSister Mary Rosina Venneman, RSM Albin and Leona BecicaLois Vetter Thomas and Rebecca RichardsonDonald Viens Mr. Marcel ViensFrieda Viens Mr. Marcel ViensAnn Villerot Charlie and Michelle VillerotFloyd G. Vogt Lloyd A. VogtMr. and Mrs. Fred J. Vogt Lloyd A. VogtGene V. Vogt Lloyd A. VogtMr. and Mrs. Harold W. Vogt Lloyd A. VogtMr. and Mrs. Lavern Vogt Lloyd A. VogtSister Mary Emma Voisine, RSM Edwedge E. LaPanSister Mary Kateri Vojir, RSM Lawrence and Christine RussellAndy Voss Maureen LeytemElaine J. Voss Mary L. VossRegis Voss Mary L. VossAdolph Vrba Pat and Renee BurkeRichard Wachs James and Kathleen ParentJames Wacker Charles and Joan BurkeMargaret Wacker Charles and Joan BurkeMaura O. Wait Eithne Wait PardiniMichael Walker Maryanne RavanoVirginia Walker Ms. Sherri Rose-WalkerWalmsley Family Audrey A. WalmsleyGene Walsh Jean and Raymond O'NeilJack and Mary Walsh Rev. John J. WalshLucielle L. Warren Patricia A. FerrandoMary Waterhouse Dan and Mary LearyJoseph Watrous George and Ruth DolimClarence Weber Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMDarlys Weber Sister Phyllis Ann Ries, RSMRon Weber Martin FayGeraldine C. Weeks Marilyn WeeksLaurence and Eileen Weigel Sister Margaret Weigel, RSMThomas E. Weigel Sister Margaret Weigel, RSM

Weis Family Doug and Theresa CramerCurtis and Mary Pat Weland Nadine E. MillerNelis and Mae Weland Nadine E. MillerR.E. and Mary Weland Nadine E. MillerFrank and Edith Welch Peggy and James MeekJohn and Marie Welch Lois S. DonovanSister Mary de Lellis Welch, RSM Peggy and James MeekTed Welch Peggy and James MeekWeldon Family Robert and Gertrude WeldonSharon Welling AnonymousRosemary Welter V.P. and Mary WelterWesterhouse Family Frank DunniganJudith Weston Jacqueline and Donald SmithSara J. Whalen Margaret JaszczPeggy White AnonymousDouglas Whitney Mercy High School, San FranciscoWhitters Family William and Ruth WhittersSister Marilyn Whitty, RSM Steven and Michele WhittyMary Ann Whorton Thomas and Rebecca RichardsonRobert and Thelma Whorton Thomas and Rebecca RichardsonCasper and Elizabeth Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMEdward C. Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMH. Joseph Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMHuberta Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMJames F. Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMJohn Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMJoe Wichman Sister Mary Cephas Wichman, RSMSister Mary Fidelis Wicke, RSM Dale and Marilyn WickeJoanne Marie Wigmore Sister Marietta McGannon, RSM Sisters of Mercy, Burlingame, Calif. Sisters of Mercy Development Department, Burlingame, Calif.Margaret Virginia Wilcock James and Sandra OppermannJ. Jerome Wildgen Jacqueline Wildgen and FamilyBob Wilford Thomas TraynorSister Mary Marcia Wilhelmi, RSM Kenicia Hobson Joyce Pavek Dr. and Mrs. Mark R. PeltanBernard Willards Vincent KeeganDorothy Willards Vincent KeeganSister Arlene Mary Williams, RSM Keith Lobert Ms. Carole Van EttenCalvin Williams Mrs. Eileen WilliamsSister Clarice Williams. RSM Ms. Donna J. Bylina Ms. Lisa M. Fitzgerald Ms. Maureen A. Keating Mary P. Schroeder and FamilyE. Williams Joyce A. MarmeSister Mary Laetice Williams, RSM B.P. and Rhoda Beauchemin Ms. Julann Busch Lynda R. Chaney

Joe and RosinaThome Arlene ThomeJoseph R. Thome Arlene ThomeWalter H. Thomson Dr. Dennis W. ThomsonThornton Family Laurie A. Farnan Sister Kathy Thornton, RSMVicki Thornton Margene and Patrick Beckham Paula and Richard JohnsonLeonard Tilkes Paul and Carol TilkesRalph and Mary Tines Curtis J. Selzer Kenneth O. SelzerAnne Louise Todd Kathleen ToddTheresa Tomasek Ms. Lorelei D. BragassiSister Mary Albin Tomaszewski, RSM Gerald and Alice Kandow Patricia A. NowosadRegina C. Tompkins Bonita J. Tompkins +Richard R. Tompkins Bonita J. Tompkins +Sister Patricia Toolan, RSM Richard and Mary Bona Elizabeth A. Dossa Sandra Flaherty Carolyn Foster Ms. Georgia Halstead Harry and Jean Hastie Marilynne Homitz Cathleen Ferrari Lagomarsino Charles and Joan Lawson Rose and Ed Lodi Marina and Fern Maza Mary E. Meissner Ms. Mary B. Morris Ralph and Rosemary Osterling Sister Eileen Pazmino, RSM Catherine Regan Colleen Shannon Soracco Cherie Thibodeaux Mrs. Patricia Turay Mrs. Helen WhelanNoelle Torre Donald TorreRalph Trail Martin FayTom and Hazel Traynor Thomas TraynorTrimble Family Mrs. Eleanore KermaniSister Ann Trzil, RSM Mary L. ReuSister Lillian Trzil, RSM Mary L. ReuLouis and Georgia Trzil Mary L. ReuSister Mary Mildred Trzil, RSM Mary L. ReuMary V. Trzil Mary L. ReuMel Tudor Shirley TudorByrdena Ulrick John and Thelma RifeDonald Upah Maxine UpahLouis and Rose Upah Maxine UpahJosi F. Urbietis Genoveva De LemosAnn Valenta Sister Joan LeBeau, CHMFrank Valenta Mary E. ValentaMr. and Mrs. William P. Valenteen James and Shirley ValenteenVirgil Valvoda William and June RyanIsabella "Quinn" Van Bergen Mercy High School, San FranciscoSister Teresa Margaret Van Tassel, RSM Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pilcher Ms. Dorothy PopovichSister Francis Xavier Villerot, RSM Charlie and Michelle Villerot

Ms. Mary Kay Connor Sister Mary Ellen Devereux, RSM Ruth Hanna Donna C. Huber Leona F. Janak Versie L. Johnson Thelma Kirkland David and Sue Klauschie Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kurzak Pauline Pesek Ms. Loretta M. Siegele Ms. Elizabeth C. Svoboda Sister Mary Agnes Tamisiea, RSMM.A. Williams Joyce A. MarmeR.W. Williams Joyce A. MarmeR.A. Williams Joyce A. MarmeRegina Wimberly Thomas and Rebecca RichardsonPhilip Winters Ms. Maria LedesmaCindy Wischer Thomas and Sandy HammrichJoseph J. Wisher Daisy W. WisherZachary Wisher Daisy W. WisherAlan Wojcik Mr. and Mrs. Julio VazquezWilliam and Sophia Wolf Family Catherine WolfDorothy Wolfe Vincent KeeganGerald Wolfe Bernadette RyanMarvel G. Wolfgram Linda StollMichael Wood Deb NewcomerRichard Wood Paul and Linda HuberTom Woods Thomas TraynorDolores Wright Ms. Donna WrightJames L. Wright Mrs. Frances WrightLai Kit Wu Jack and Patsy FongSiuLung Wu Jack and Patsy FongGarnet Wynne III Garnet and Hannah WynneAnna Yankura Charles and Ellen BarthCharles Yankura Charles and Ellen BarthPatricia Yates Mrs. Ann T. DiedrichYoung Family Elaine YoungEdward and Carrie Zabokrtsky and Family Loren and Rosemary ZabokrtskyBlanche Zabransky Dolores McMullenJohn Zachar Dolores McMullenEvelyn Zamlich Ms. Janice EricksonGeorge Zamlich Ms. Janice EricksonHarold Zeiser M. Loretta ReidyJoe Zeiser M. Loretta ReidyVernie Zeiser M. Loretta ReidySister Mary Inez Zeman, RSM Boyd and Darlene ReynoldsSister Mary Leona Zetah, RSM Robert E. Leet Gale Nasser Olive Raffaelli Robert and Kathleen Skinner Joseph and Elizabeth ZetahNicholas Zumsande Steve and Carol Doser Mary H. Zumsande

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PAIDSISTERS OF MERCYOF THE AMERICAS

WEST MIDWEST COMMUNITY, INC.

Ways to GiveThere are several ways you can make a gift to the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community and realize a charitable tax contribution.Gifts of CashGifts of cash are best conveyed by check made payable to the Sisters of Mercy. Please mail it in the enclosed envelope after fi lling in the requested information.

Tribute & Memorial GiftsTribute gifts offer an opportunity to honor a relative, friend, Sister of Mercy, or special occasion. Memorial gifts provide a thoughtful way to express sympathy at the time of death. Please include the name of the honoree or deceased along with your gift and the name of the person to receive an acknowledgement.

Gifts of Appreciated StockGiving stock may provide great tax advantages depending on the length of time you have held it. You will receive a tax deduction based on the current market value and avoid capital gains on the appreciated amount.

Matching GiftsMany corporations have matching gift programs for their employees and retirees. Ask your Human Resources offi ce if your company will match your gift to the Sisters of Mercy. Your offi ce will provide you with the appropriate forms to send us along with your gift.

Planned or Legacy GiftsPlanned gifts to the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community, Inc. are usually made in the context of the donor’s estate plans. These gifts may also include charitable bequests, trusts, insurance policies, charitable remainder trusts, and gift annuities. Donors who make such provisions are recognized as members of our legacy society. We encourage you to discuss these options with your attorney, tax professional, or accountant, and to contact us for additional information.

Vehicle Donations • Donate your Vehicle to CharityBy donating your vehicle to the Sisters of Mercy, you can:• Help us maintain and expand our presence and mission to

serve the poor, sick and uneducated.• Receive the wholesale value of your vehicle as a tax deduction.• Avoid the possibility of receiving a low trade-in value from a

dealer, or the anxiety and hassle of selling to a private party.

If you decide to donate your vehicle:• It will be picked up free of charge.• It will be sold at auction.• Proceeds go to the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community.• You will receive a receipt entitling you to a tax deduction.

Call Donate for Charity toll-free (866) 392-4483.Please choose Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community when asked for the name of the charity to benefi t from the donation of your vehicle.

On-Line DonationsYou can easily and safely make a one time or recurring donation on our website using your credit card. Visit http://www.mercywestmidwest.org and click the “Donate” button in the upper right corner.

7262 Mercy RoadOmaha, NE 68124-2389

Questions about donating?Please contact any of our Development Offi ces.

Sister Marie Angele, RSM, MBA(402) 393-8225 • [email protected] of Development • Omaha, NE • Chicago, IL

David Hohl • (650) 340-7408 • [email protected] Manager • Burlingame, CA • Auburn, CA

Melissa L. Pence, CFRE • (319) [email protected] Manager • Cedar Rapids, IA • Detroit, MI